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.”
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