The kidnappers of a retired United States Army officer, Maj. Jide Ijadare, who was abducted at his Palm oil factory located along Ijan-Ise EKiti road have demanded N20 million ransom.
Ijadare and one of his staff were allegedly abducted by gunmen at Ijan Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government area of Ekiti State, on Tuesday.
A man identified as a contractor with the factory was allegedly shot dead by the kidnappers during the broad day attack.
A member of Ijadare’s family confirmed to journalists on Wednesday, that the abductors had contacted one of them and demanded for N20 million ransom, adding that the matter had been reported to the police.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Mr Sunday Abutu, said the command was not aware of any ransom being demanded by the abductors, saying that their men are in the bush combing everywhere to ensure their release.
He assured the people that the abductees will be released safe and sound and in good health, and appealed to the public to give useful information that can help police and other local hunters they are working with.
The retired military man’s abduction came barely 48 hours after the Director, General Administration with the Local Government Service Commission, Mr David Jejelowo, was shot dead by assailants.
Jejelowo was killed at his residence at Igirigiri, Odo Ado area of Ado Ekiti metropolis.
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