By Femi OLAOYE, Investigator Correspondent, South-West/
OYO- ABDUCTORS of a clergy man, Rt Rev. Aderogba of Jebba Dioceses, Kwara State, his wife and children have demanded a whopping N100 million naira. The demand came just as Police detectives attached to the Oyo State Command said they have commenced manhunt for the abductors.
Sources said the man of God was traveling from Yewa in Ogun State to Kwara enroute the new Ogbomosho expressway following which his vehicle developed mechanical problem. He was said to have pulled over trying to ascertain what then problem was when eventually, the gunmen arrived from a nearby bush and asked them to surrender. They were immediately taken into the bush.
A Police source at Atiba Divisional Headquarters where the matter was initially reported said, “On Sunday 12/06/2022 at about 2100HRS, One Rev. Adekunle Adeluwa reported to the Command through an incident report at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters, Oyo town that at about 2030HRS, One Bishop Rt. Rev Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State in the Company of his Wife and driver were abducted.
Preliminary investigations reveals that the Victim’s vehicle developed what seemed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa, Ogun State to Jebba, Kwara State enroute an isolated area along New Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway.
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The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command is in Charge of the rescue operation that has commenced since 2100HRS of Sunday 12/06/2022. All the tactical teams of the Command Anti-Kidnapping squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations.
Meanwhile discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is simultaneously been vigorously embarked upon to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt.
While enjoining members of the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, the General Public are assured of their safety as the go about their lawful activities.”
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