The kidnappers of two farmers abducted at Parubber Community in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State have demanded N100m ransom for their release.
The victims were reportedly abducted while working on their farms on Monday and marched into a nearby forest by the armed assailants.
A source who spoke with Saturday PUNCH on Friday said the kidnappers had contacted the family of one of the victims and demanded the ransom.
“The kidnappers have contacted the wife of one of the victims and demanded N100m ransom. They have been pressuring the family to pay the money,” the source said.
Confirming the incident on Friday, the Ondo State Police Command said it had commenced a search-and-rescue operation to secure the release of the victims. Related News Sanwo-Olu orders manhunt, prosecution of Lagos bridge vandals Minister hails NSCDC mining boss for restoring sanity to sector Gunmen kidnap two farmers in Ondo, demand N100m ransom
