By Ahmed Ajikobi
Unknown gunmen on Saturday invaded Oko-Olowo community along Ilorin-Jebba road expressway, broke into the home of an Islamic cleric and abducted him and his son and shot his brother who attempted to escape.
The abducted cleric was identified as Alfa Sofiu Amolegbe and his son, Aliyu. His brother who sustained gunshot wounds was identified as Fasasi.
The gunmen, it was gathered, stormed the cleric’s residence at midnight and removed the burglary from a window to gain entry into the building.
It was gathered that an attempt by Fasasi to escape was met with stiff resistance from the kidnappers who reportedly rained bullets on him and also matcheted him.
Confirming the incident, the father of the victims, Imam Amolegbe of Dada, Okelele area of Ilorin, said the kidnappers abandoned Fasansi thinking he was dead, adding that the victim is now recuperating at a private hospital in Ilorin.
Imam Amolegbe said the kidnappers have contacted the family demanding for N100m ransom.
“The kidnappers have contacted us and they are asking for N100m ransom. We have begged them to accept N10m from us, even though we don’t have the money.
“I am appealing to the state government and men of goodwill to assist us in getting my two sons and grandson out of the den of the kidnappers,” the cleric said amid tears.
When contacted, the spokesman of Kwara State Police Command, Okasanmi Ajayi confirmed the abduction of the victims, adding that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the matter.
“The Command is already investigating the matter. Effort is also at an advanced stage to get the victims rescued. Meanwhile, two suspects already arrested, please,” he added.
