Abductors of Gov. Akeredolu’s ex-aide demand N100 million
Mr Richard Omosehin, former Senior Special Assistance to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
It was learned that the former governor’s aide was kidnapped at his residence at Igbekebo, the headquarters of Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo state, on Saturday.
According to reports, the kidnappers, numbering about six came to the community on a speed boat and went to the private house of the victim where he was dragged into the boat and they sped off.
“The incident happened at about 2 am on Saturday. Immediately, people invited the police but by the time the policemen arrived at the place the kidnappers had taken the man (victim) away,” a resident of the community said.
The monarch of Igbekebo town, Oba Simon Dabo, who confirmed the incident on a radio program, disclosed that the victim was allowed to call his wife from the den of the kidnappers and they demanded a sum of N100 million for his release.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command, said it had begun the search for the victim while an investigation into the matter had commenced.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmilayo Odunlami, said efforts were ongoing to set the victim free and unhurt.
“We are already making efforts to rescue the victim and investigation had begun,” the PPRO stated.
