By Oludamisi Ojo
Gunmen who abducted the Oloso of Oso- Ajowa Akoko, Oba Clement Jimoh Olukotun, have demanded a N100 million ransom for the release of the monarch.
One of the family members said kidnappers called around 6am on Saturday to make the financial request.
Oba Jimoh Olukotun, was seized on Thursday evening and had since being held hostage by kidnappers, who besieged his residence in the town and whisked him away.
The gunmen shot and destroyed the main door before dragging the monarch on the floor and was taken away by the gunwielding men.
The abductors afte several hours of waiting contacted one of the monarch’s relations to make the demand.
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The family member appealed to Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and spirited Nigerians to help in bailing the traditional ruler from his captors, to avert untoward actions from the gunmen.
The source added that the combined forces of the police and local hunters have begun intensive combing of the sprawling forest from Ajowa to Kogi borders to ensure that they secure the traditional ruler’s freedom.
He said: “We received a call from them early today. One of the family members received the call . We can now confirm that the Invaders were kidnappers.
They demanded a sum of N100m as ransom for Kabiyesi to be let off the hook . Where can we get such a huge amount? This is beyond our reach.
“We are pleading with the Ondo State Government, leaders of Akoko Northwest Local Government and other Nigerians to help us out, so that Kabiyesi can be released sound and safe from where he was being held captive” the source pleaded.
