The abductors of the regent of Akungba Akoko in
Ondo State, Princess Toyin Omosowon, have demanded for a N20 million ransom.
The regent was abducted with
three of her aides, Tuesday, by six persons along Akure/Akungba-Akoko
Expressroad, while returning to the palace after attending an inaugural lecture
delivered by the Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Professor
Igbekele Ajibefun.
Vanguard gathered that her
abductors have opened a line of communication with the family and the
community.
A dependable source, who spoke
in confidence, said: “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.”
Meanwhile, security operatives
are investigating to get a clue to those within the community who might have
acted as informants to the abductors, as some workers in the university may
have acted as informants on the movement of the traditional ruler.
Youths restive, varsity shut.
Authorities of the university
have shut down the institution, following allegation that youths in the
community were planning to attack.
The youths are accusing the
Vice Chancellor of being responsible for the plight of their regent.
Meanwhile, the community
remained in pensive mood, yesterday. A community leader and Seriki of
Akungba-Akoko, Chief Awesu, urged youths to conduct themselves peacefully.
He enjoined residents of the
town to pray fervently for the release of the regent.
Prayers were held in churches
and mosques within the community for the safety and release of the Oba
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