•••Femand N100m Ransom
Soji Ajibola, Ibadan
Gunmen have invaded the farm of the late former Governor of Oyo state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala at Jabata area in Surulere local government of Oyo State.
The farm supervisor who was identified as Christopher Bakare was abducted to an unknown destination during the operation which lasted for several hours.
Confirming the incident to our correspondent, a family source who preferred anonymity said the invaders were suspected to be herdsmen.
He disclosed that this would not be the first time that such incident such incident would happen in the area
The source added that people living in the neighbourhood have become endangered species.
He added that the family has established contact with the suspected kidnappers.
According to him, they are demanding for N100m ransom before the release of the captives.
The victim, a native of Gbongan in Osun was employed to work as supervisor on the farm, about four years ago.
Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso through his mobile line proved abortive.
Also, he was yet to respond to a Watshapp message sent to his mobile line is as at the time of filing this report.
It was gathered that people in the neighbourhood were glued to their beds, as Gunmen were shooting sporadically.