Ondo Monarch Kidnappers Demand N100 Million Ransom
The kidnappers of the Oloso of Oso-Ajowa Akoko in Ondo State, Clement Jimoh, demanded 100 million naira as a ransom for his release.
They made the request after calling his family on Friday, sources close to the family said.
“They contacted the family, demanding 100 million naira,” a family source told Akure reporters on Saturday.
The traditional chief was abducted from his palace on Thursday amid sporadic gunfire from gunmen.
They allegedly surrounded his house and fired sporadically before breaking down the main door to gain access.
The attackers allegedly knocked on the door first, urging the occupants to open the door. Their order not having been followed, they opened fire on the door and forced it.
Local vigilante groups continued to comb the forests of the town and neighboring communities in an effort to rescue the traditional leader.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Command Funmilayo Odunlami said police officers were deployed to the area to ensure his rescue.
She said it was inappropriate to publicize these efforts because the kidnappers might read such information in the media.
Ms Odunlami said on Sunday that the police were unaware of the ransom demand.
“Nobody informed us about the ransom demand,” she said.
READ ALSO: Thugs Burn Down Ondo Monarch's Palace Over Border Dispute"You know we can't act on hearsay, none of the family members contacted us with such information."
However, the inhabitants of the communities are said to have engaged in prayer and fasting to ensure that the monarch returns unharmed.
A community leader, Soji Ogedengbe, said interfaith prayers, fasts and vigils were underway for the monarch.
The latest incident is not the first time kidnappers have targeted monarchs in the state.
In 2020, the Olufon of Ifon in the local government area of Ose, Adegoke Adeusi, was murdered by gunmen suspected of being kidnappers at a location around the Elegbeka axis of the city .
Attempts to kidnap some monarchs have also been reported in the riverine area of the state.
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The kidnappers of the Oloso of Oso-Ajowa Akoko in Ondo State, Clement Jimoh, demanded 100 million naira as a ransom for his release.
They made the request after calling his family on Friday, sources close to the family said.
“They contacted the family, demanding 100 million naira,” a family source told Akure reporters on Saturday.
The traditional chief was abducted from his palace on Thursday amid sporadic gunfire from gunmen.
They allegedly surrounded his house and fired sporadically before breaking down the main door to gain access.
The attackers allegedly knocked on the door first, urging the occupants to open the door. Their order not having been followed, they opened fire on the door and forced it.
Local vigilante groups continued to comb the forests of the town and neighboring communities in an effort to rescue the traditional leader.
Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Command Funmilayo Odunlami said police officers were deployed to the area to ensure his rescue.
She said it was inappropriate to publicize these efforts because the kidnappers might read such information in the media.
Ms Odunlami said on Sunday that the police were unaware of the ransom demand.
“Nobody informed us about the ransom demand,” she said.
READ ALSO: Thugs Burn Down Ondo Monarch's Palace Over Border Dispute"You know we can't act on hearsay, none of the family members contacted us with such information."
However, the inhabitants of the communities are said to have engaged in prayer and fasting to ensure that the monarch returns unharmed.
A community leader, Soji Ogedengbe, said interfaith prayers, fasts and vigils were underway for the monarch.
The latest incident is not the first time kidnappers have targeted monarchs in the state.
In 2020, the Olufon of Ifon in the local government area of Ose, Adegoke Adeusi, was murdered by gunmen suspected of being kidnappers at a location around the Elegbeka axis of the city .
Attempts to kidnap some monarchs have also been reported in the riverine area of the state.
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