Kidnappers Slash Ransom for Ondo Varsity Officer to N7m

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Kidnappers holding Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, Faculty Officer of the Faculty of Education at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have reduced their ransom demand from N100 million to N7 million.

Eleyinmi was abducted on Monday evening in front of his residence at Supare-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area, as he returned from work. Witnesses said the abductors fired several shots during the attack, forcing his wife to flee.

A family source confirmed that the kidnappers allowed Eleyinmi to speak briefly with his wife on Wednesday before renegotiating the ransom.

Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, said Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Lawal, had deployed tactical commanders to ensure the victim’s safe rescue and arrest the culprits, but stated he was not aware of any ransom request.

Meanwhile, the AAUA Alumni Association, to which the victim belongs, has launched an urgent fundraising appeal, saying members have 24 hours to raise the N7 million to secure his release.

The association’s Global Publicity Secretary, Mr O’Seun Ogunsakin, described the situation as a collective emergency for alumni and called for swift contributions.