Crimes

Gunmen kidnap Chief Imam in Ondo

Gunmen have abducted the 67-year-old Chief Imam of Uso community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, in the state.

It was gathered that the 67-year-old Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon.

A family member said they reported to the police when Bodunde-Oyinlade did not return home by 2 p.m. and calls to his mobile phone were not answered.

“The kidnappers have contacted the family but are yet to demand for ransome,” he said on condition of anonymity.

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Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said policemen and vigilantes were combing the forest in search of the abducted Chief Imam.

Odunlami-Omisanya disclosed that the victim’s car and mobile phone were found at the farm.

The police spokesperson added: “It was at about 6 p.m. that the family members came to report the incident at the police station in Uso community.

“The DPO, policemen, and vigilantes are searching the area for possible rescue.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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