Amotekun Rescues Five Kidnap Victims in Ondo Without Paying N150m Ransom
The Ondo State Amotekun Corps says it has successfully rescued five kidnap victims without paying the combined N150 million ransom demanded by their abductors.
Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, who briefed journalists in Akure on Wednesday, said the operations were carried out on May 6 and May 10 across different locations in the state.
According to him, four of the victims were abducted along the Lagos-Ore expressway on May 10.
“The fifth victim was kidnapped on Ikare-Owo Road on May 6th, but was rescued without paying one kobo despite the matchete cuts inflicted on him. His kidnappers demanded N50 million.
He credited the recent successes to intensified forest patrols. “Officers and men of amotekun are already on 24 hour patrols, while our rangers are already in the forest to ensure prompt response to any credibe information.”
“The Ondo State Government is doing everything to ensure safety of lives and properties of its residents. We are committed to ensuring zero tolerance to crime, kidnapping and armed robbery,” he said.
