Gunmen have abducted the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju City Government Location of Oyo State, Mr. Matthew Kolawale Owoade, with the abductors reportedly requiring 30 million for his release.
The 60-year-old educator was stated to have actually been abducted on Saturday night while returning home after visiting his farm in Budo Aare.
According to his kid, Abiola Owoade, the occurrence happened between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., after which the abductors contacted the family utilizing the victim’s cellphone and demanded a 30 million ransom.
He revealed that a search group recuperated the victim’s deserted motorcycle in a close-by bush at about 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, raising concerns over his location.
The household, alongside associates and members of the education community in Itesiwaju Local Government Location, has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Provider (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security companies to magnify efforts to secure Owoade’s safe and genuine release.
They likewise contacted members of the general public to offer useful details that could help security companies in finding the abducted headmaster.
Validating the occurrence, the representative for the Oyo State Authorities Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the victim was kidnapped at his farm in Budo Aare.
“I can confirm to you that a farmer, Mr. Owoade Matthew, was kidnapped at his farm in Budo Aare, and efforts are on to save the man unhurt and arrest the perpetrator,” Ayanlade said.
The police spokesperson included that rescue operations and examinations into the occurrence are ongoing.