The abductors of a traditional Head and three other people in Ondo State have demanded N50 million ransom to facilitate the release of the victims. This was gathered from a family source that was contacted a few hours after the kidnap.

The victims, who included a traditional chief, High Chief Mukaila Bello of Ikare Akoko in the North-East Local Government of the state; Mr. Adeniran Adeyemo; Mr. Bashiru Adekile and Chief Gbafinro were kidnapped by the hoodlums along Owo-Ikare Expressway on Thursday.

The driver of the vehicle conveying the abductors is now receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital after being shot by the abductors.

The source stated that the bandits contacted the families of the victim but they are unable to raise the huge amount requested. He reiterated that was the situation at present.

The source further disclosed that for the safety of the victims in captivity, inter-denominational prayers and fasting are going on in the Ikare Akoko Community.

Captain Lanre Adebambo (retd.), Jagunmolu of Ogbagi Akoko Group urged all Akoko community to cooperate and interact together to have a daunting security outfit. This would make Akoko roads safe for travelers as Akokoland is a gateway to Ondo State.

The Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, said the police and the local hunters and vigilante were still in the forest to rescue the victims.

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