By Damilare Adeleye
Abductors of the Anglican bishop, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and children have reportedly demanded a ransom of N75 million for their release.
It was reported that the abductors opened a line of communication with the victims family members and leaders of the Anglican Church.A
ccording to reports, the victims were abducted along Iboropa road in Akoko North-East council area of Ondo State.
The Bishop of Akoko Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Babajide Bada, said that the family members were travelling from Ipesi through lsua Akoko when they were abducted.
The clergyman said, “They drove from Ipesi through Isua Akoko. And when they got to between Isua and Ise-Akoko, they were kidnapped. And we didn’t know, until the following morning, when their members discovered that they didn’t get to Ikaram, where they were going. And they were not also at home.”
Bada said that the daughter of the clergyman is a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), who was on holiday, and a nine-year-old girl were abducted alongside the couple.
He confirmed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N75 million before the victims could be released.
“But we told them that the money demanded for it was unreasonable; they later agreed to reduce it to N10 million.
“When we gathered some money to go and secure their release, they changed it to N15 million. That’s why we’ve not secured the release of the bishop and his family members.“
The abductors have now insisted on a N75 million ransom before they could set free the victims.
The cleric said that the matter had been reported to the state security outfit codenamed Amotekun.
“Amotekun is working because we have reported the matter at the Amotekun office in Akure, and they have started work to secure the release of the victims.
“We have also notified the hunters and reported the matter to the police, both in Ikare and Isua.
“Presently, Amotekun and the hunters are combing the bush, to ensure the victims are rescued from their captors.”
