The son-in-law of veteran journalist and former Managing Director of the defunct Monitor newspaper, Ayo Akinyemi, has been abducted in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The victim, Oreoluwa Osunuga, a businessman operating a poultry farm, was kidnapped by armed men on Sunday afternoon while leaving his farm settlement in Ikenne to attend routine business activities.
He was said to have been driving out of the farm to purchase fuel and deliver poultry products when the gunmen intercepted him and whisked him away.
The incident was later reported to the police, prompting officers from the Ikenne Divisional Police Headquarters to visit the scene and recover a 2017 Toyota Highlander car belonging to the victim.
The situation has become more alarming after the abductors reportedly contacted Mr Osunuga’s family using his mobile phone demanding ₦500 million for his release.
The whereabouts of Mr Osunuga have remained unknown at the time of filing this report, as the Ogun State Police Command is yet to issue a statement about the incident.
His abduction has heightened concerns among residents and business operators in the area, particularly those whose farms and other commercial activities are located away from major settlements.
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Olubode Ojajuni, confirmed the abduction on Monday morning and said the police had commenced efforts to rescue the victim and that there had been progress in the operation.
“We got the report of the kidnapping case, and we are currently doing our investigation and making progress to rescue the victims,” Mr Ojajuni stated.
The abduction of Mr. Osunuga comes amid a series of recent kidnapping incidents, underscoring the persistent security challenge confronting residents, particularly in areas close to forests and rural settlements.
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