Gunmen kidnap Chief Imam of Ondo community
Tamarauemi Ebimini
The police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the chief imam of USO community in Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The 67-year-old cleric was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon.
A family member said they reported to the police when Mr Bodunde-Oyinlade did not return home by 2 p.m. and calls to his mobile phone were not answered.
“The kidnappers have contacted the family but are yet to demand ransom,” he said on condition of anonymity.
Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the police spokesperson in the state, however, confirmed the incident.
He said police officers and vigilantes were combing the forest in search of the chief imam.
Mr Odunlami-Omisanya told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the victim’s car and mobile phone were found at the farm.
“It was at about 6 p.m. that the family members came to report the incident at the police station in USO community.
“The DPO, policemen and vigilantes are searching the area for possible rescue,” he added.
