Oyogist has learned that the Abductors of the Eleda of Eda Ile in the Ekiti East council area of Ekiti State, Oba Benjamin Oso, have demanded N20m ransom.
The Eleda was abducted by unknown gunmen on his way to his farm
His wife who witnessed the incident, pleaded with the Gunmen but all to no avail, as they swiftly whisked him away.
A family source said that the abductors contacted the family of the traditional ruler and demanded N20m.
Meanwhile, the Police spokesperson in the state, Sunday Abutu, said the command was not aware of the ransom demand.
Abutu said;
“The police are working with other locals to ensure his freedom and apprehension of the perpetrators. We are concerned about kidnapping incidents, that is why our operatives are working round the clock to ensure they do not occur and when they occur, efforts will be activated to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.” he stated.
