On Saturday, the operatives of the Amotekun in Ondo State confirmed the kidnapping of an Anglican priest, recognized as Cannon Olowolagba, his spouse, and two kids.
Saturday Telegraph had on Friday evening reported that the Anglican priest and his household have been reportedly kidnapped alongside Ise Akoko-Iboropa highway in Akoko North-East Native Authorities Space of Ondo State on Sunday 22 December between 4 pm and 5:30 pm.
In response to a report, the victims have been travelling in a automotive when the hoodlums stopped them on the highway and dragged them into the bush to an unknown vacation spot.
The Bishop of Akoko Anglican Diocese, Babajide Bada, who additionally confirmed the incident on Saturday mentioned, the abductor contacted the household and requested a ransom of N75million.
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The Anglican priest mentioned, “The unlucky incident occurred on Sunday between 4 pm and 5:30 pm. The person concerned is Reverend Olowolagba.
“The priest was touring from Ipesi together with his spouse, Mrs Olowolagba, and their 16-year-old daughter, Goodness Olowolagba, a 100-level pupil of Adekunle Ajasin College, Akungba- Akoko who got here for a vacation at dwelling, and a nine-year-old lady staying with them, recognized as Idowu.
“They drove from Ipesi by Isua Akoko, and after they bought to between Isua and Ise-Akoko, they have been kidnapped.
“We didn’t know, till the next morning, when their members found that they didn’t get to Ikaram, the place they have been going, additionally they weren’t at dwelling.
“Since then, those that kidnapped them have been calling. They (bandits ) referred to as to ask for a ransom.
“Later, they mentioned N10 million. However once we gathered some cash to go and safe their launch, they modified to N75 million. That’s the reason the priest and the spouse, together with the 2 kids are nonetheless there.”
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