GUNMEN ABDUCT WOULD-BE COUPLE IN EKITI EAST LGA, DEMAND N5 MILLION RANSOM
Gunmen have abducted a would-be couple planning to get married next week at Ekiti East LGA of Ekiti State.
Sources say that the victims were kidnapped on Ilasa-Ekiti-Ayebode Road, in Ekiti East Local Government Area while returning from Ado Ekiti where they had gone to make preparatory purchases for their wedding when they were abducted.
Family members of the victims said the abductors had contacted them and demanded N5 million ransom to secure their liberty.
The State’s Police PRO, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday.
He however noted that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction.
“We learnt that the couple came to Ado Ekiti and were returning to their base when they were picked up by gunmen.
“Immediately we got the report, the Police Commissioner, Babatunde Mobayo, mobilised our men and officers to the surrounding forests.
“As I speak, our men are working in conjunction with ‘Amotekun’ Corps, local hunters and Vigilance groups, combing the forests to free the victims,’’ he said.
Mr Abutu said those arrested had been detained at the police headquarters in Ado-Ekiti and would be arraigned as soon as investigations were concluded.
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