Mr. Adebayo Gbenga, an official of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and three yet-to-be-identified persons have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen at Oba-Akoko along Owo/Akungba-Akoko Road, Akoko South Local Government of Ondo State.

Sources revealed that Mr. Adebayo was abducted while taking his son to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko over the weekend.

He was said to have been crossed and forced to stop by some unknown gunmen with other vehicles on the road, but his friend who accompanied him escaped with his son having quickly jumped out of the car and ran into the bush.

Mr. Adebayo, who was driving in a Toyota Corolla car, was abducted with three other persons from other vehicles and taken to the bush by the gunmen.

A competent source close to Adebayo’s family disclosed that his abductors have called and demanded N20 million for his release.

The source also revealed that Mr. Adebayo’s boss in WAEC office, Akure was also contacted by daredevil gunmen.

They were said to have threatened to kill the victim if the ransom demanded is not paid as soon as possible.

According to the source, the victim’s boss, colleagues, and family were able to raise N1.2 million, but the abductors turned down the offer

He said the WAEC officer’s plea that they could raise only N1.2 million asking them to look for the rest before it’s too late.

Public Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Femi Joseph, a Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident, noting g that investigation has commenced on the incident immediately.

He assured that the operatives of the formation would ensure the release of the captives safely while the abductors would be made to face the wrath of the law. (Independent)