Abductors demand N100 million to free Ondo conventional ruler as household seeks Gov. Akeredolu’s intervention

The gunmen that kidnapped a neighborhood monarch at Akoko in Akoko North-West Native Authorities Space of Ondo State have demanded N100 million as ransom. 

Clement Jimoh Olukotun, the Oloso of Oso at Ajowa-Akoko, was kidnapped on Thursday night after the abductors stormed the palace round 10:15 p.m. 

On Saturday, a member of the family instructed Peoples Gazette that the abductors of the normal ruler “phoned” in round 6:00 a.m. to demand the heavy ransom. 

“They demanded a sum of N100 million as a ransom for Kabiyesi (Olukotun) to be let off the hook. The place can we get such an enormous sum of money? That is past our attain,” the supply, who pleaded to stay nameless, mentioned. 

In the meantime, the police mentioned they’re working to safe the discharge of the normal ruler. 

Funmilayo Odunlami, police spokesperson within the state, instructed The Gazette that detectives are “combing” the areas of their investigations to unravel the hideouts of the gunmen. 

She added that the mixed forces of safety businesses and native hunters have began intensive combing of the sprawling forest of Ajowa to frame cities of Kogi state.

Whereas awaiting the assistance of the police for his protected launch, the households of Mr Olukotun have requested Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to assist bail the normal ruler.  

“We’re pleading with the state authorities, leaders of Akoko North-West native authorities and different Nigerians to assist us out, in order that Kabiyesi will be launched sound and protected from the place he was being held captive,” one other member of the family mentioned in a telephone chat.