Gunmen kidnap 67-year-old Chief Imam in Ondo

The Nigeria Police Command in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the Uso community in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon.

A family member noted that they reported to the police when the 67-year-old Bodunde-Oyinlade did not return home by 2 pm and calls to his mobile phone were not answered.

“The kidnappers have contacted the family but are yet to demand for ransome,” he said on condition of anonymity.

SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, Police spokesperson in the state, however, confirmed the incident.

Olufunmilayo said policemen and vigilantes were combing the forest in search of the Chief Imam.

He said the victim’s car and mobile phone were found at the farm.

“It was at about 6 pm that the family members came to report the incident at the police station in the Uso community.

“The DPO, policemen, and vigilantes are searching the area for possible rescue,” he added.

The abduction of the popular cleric comes
barely a week after suspected gunmen abducted 16 passengers from a commercial bus in Ose LGA of Ondo.

The victims were later rescued by the combined efforts of the police, army, and Amotekun corps