Lagos bound passengers abducted in Ondo

Men of the Ondo State police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim from forest in Akoko area of the state.

The victim was among several passengers heading from Abuja to Lagos abducted by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen

It was gathered the passengers boarded a Toyota Sienna Van marked AKY 715 GD in Abuja and were heading to Lagos but were abducted at Akoko Isua area of Ondo State around 1pm.

A family member of one of the victims, Bamidele Ojo, confirmed  the kidnappers have demanded N100m ransom.

Ondo Police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the abduction and said one of the victims has been rescued.

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ASP Ikoro said the police was working with local vigilance groups, hunters and other security agencies to ensure release of other victims.

Akoko area of Ondo State, which shares borders with Edo State, is notorious for high rate of kidnapping incidences.

Last month, a naval officer and an Army Captain, including the wife of a traditional ruler in the area were abducted.