Ondo monarch’s kidnappers want N15m ransom

Akure—THE kidnappers of the traditional ruler of Iyani
Akoko, Ondo State, Oba Joel Daodu, want N15 million
ransom. He was, weekend, kidnapped along Owo/Ikare
Expressway.
Vanguard learned that the Oba’s family is pleading that
the ransom be reduced to between N500,000 and N1
million.
Oba Daodu’s abduction is coming barely two years after
the Regent of Akungba, Princes Oluwatoyin Omosowan,
was kidnapped at the same spot.
It will be recalled that the regent of Akungba Omosowon
was held captive for two weeks before she was rescued
by a combined team of Department of State Services,
DSS, and the police in 2015.
Oba Joel Daodu… Family begs with N500,000.
Meanwhile, Oba Daodu was said to be travelling alone
when the incident occurred, as a reliable source
disclosed that he was driving himself, while returning
from a social function.
The Akoko Road is known to be notorious for robbery
and kidnapping.
His abductors had reportedly contacted his family,
yesterday, requesting for N15 million ransom before he
could be freed.
Speaking with newsmen, another monarch, the Owa of
Ogbagi, Oba Victor Ojo Adetona, expressed concern over
the abduction of traditional rulers on the expressway.
Oba Adetona appealed that security be beefed up around
traditional rulers, as monarchs’ kidnaps were becoming
embarrassing in the state.
Contacted, the state Police Command image-maker,
Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident, noting that
investigation was on.
Joseph, who assured that the monarch would soon be
rescued unhurt, said police are on the trail of the
kidnappers and would soon smoke them out of their
hideouts.
He said to his knowledge no ransom had been demanded
by the abductors from his family.