Abductors of the Commissioner for Agriculture in Ekiti State, Mr. Folorunso Olabode, have reportedly demanded the sum of N30 million as ransom for his release.
Olabode was abducted on Sunday evening alongside one other as the gunmen killed a serving councilor from Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state while the victims were travelling along Isan-Iludun road.
A family source, who craved anonymity, told journalists on Monday that the kidnappers contacted the family and requested for the money some hours after the abduction.
“The entire Iye Ekiti is troubled now, we are worried and we have started negotiation with the abductors. We pray they release him sound and safe.
“We don’t want to lose such an illustrious son and we are begging the state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi and all the security apparatuses of government to do all within their powers to rescue him alive,” the source said.
Meanwhile, police spokesman in Ekiti, Mr. Sunday Abutu, said the police and other security agents are working assiduously to rescue the kidnapped persons, adding that he was not aware of any demand by the abductors.