By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo
A farmer identified as Banji Idowu has been reportedly abducted by kidnappers in Osun State.
Idowu who is a retired teacher in Lagos was kidnapped in his farm located at Iregun via Ilowa in Obokun Local Government area of Osun State.
The ugly incident according to a family source occurred on Monday, July 24, 2023 around 4:00pm.
The source told our correspondent that the kidnappers left some live bullets suspected to be that of AK 47 riffle at the scene of the incident, indicating the kind of arms they have in their possession.
“Banji Idowu was a teacher. He was teaching in Lagos before he retired and after his retirement, he relocated to Ilesa to farm at Iregun village.
“On the day of incident, Monday July 24, he spoke with his wife on phone and some minutes after 4:pm in the evening, his number could not be reached again.
He further said, we received a call from the kidnappers on Tuesday. They demanded for a sum of N30 million to release him. We have reported the matter at the Ayeso police station, but we were directed to go and report at Obokun police division, in Ibokun.
“Police and members of the local hunters are combing the bush in the area in a bid to rescue the victim unhurt.
“Amotekun men are also involved in the search. But currently, the victim is still with them (abductors). They later called back late yesterday asking us to pay a sum of N15 million with a condition that the ransom must be paid in cash.
When contacted, the State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident.
She said, “ The story is true and we are already working on the incident. He will be rescued.”
