Sources say the regent’s family are pleading
with the kidnappers to reduce the ransom
money.
Kidnappers of the regent of Akungba Akoko in
Ondo State , Princess Toyin Omosowon, who
was kidnapped barely 48 hours ago have
demanded N20 million in exchange for her
freedom.
Omosowon was abducted with three of her
aides by six gunmen on Tuesday, June 2, along
Akure /Akungba - Akoko Expressroad , while
returning to the palace after attending an
inaugural lecture delivered by the Vice
Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU ) ,
Professor Igbekele Ajibefun.
According to a Vanguard source, family of the
traditional ruler are negotiating reasonable
ransom money with the kidnappers.
“That is their asking price , but we have informed
them that the amount is on the high side.
“We are still talking and we hope they will see
reason and ask for a reasonable amount . They did
not even allow us to speak with the traditional
ruler ,” the source said .
However , youths in the community are
accusing the AAU Vice Chancellor of
involvement in their regent’ s kidnap .
This necessitated the University authority to
shut down the institution as the youths are
rumoured to be planning an attack.
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