Gunmen abduct WAEC official in Ondo, demand N20m ransom

Some unknown gunmen have abducted a worker at the West African Examination Council, Mr Adebayo Gbenga, at Oba Akoko on Owo- Ikare Road in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the hoodlums also kidnapped three other unidentified persons alongside Gbenga.

A source said the abducted WAEC official, who works in the Akure office of the organisation, was in a car with his son, who is a student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and another friend when the incident happened.

The source said, “While driving his Toyota Corolla, he (Gbenga) was accosted along with other motorists on the road by the gunmen.

“Gbenga’s friend and his son escaped from being kidnapped as they quickly opened the door of the car and ran into the bush.”

However, a family source disclosed that the kidnappers had called to demand N20 million ransom.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Femi Joseph, who confirmed the incident, said the command had begun an investigation into the incident.