Gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, have abducted the
Executive Secretary of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria, Mr.
Michael Adewunmi, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on
Thursday night.
After the abduction, which reportedly took place at Akinjo
Junction, Oshokoti area of the state capital, his black Toyota
Lexus SUV was found abandoned with four doors opened.
They were also said to have taken his Ipad and mobile
phones along.
The victim's vehicle, with number plate ONDO ANG 149 AA,
was reportedly discovered by men of the Ondo State Police
command and taken to the Ijapo Police Station, Akure.
As of the time of filling this report, the abductors had not
made any contact with the family of the victim but it was
learnt that the state police command had swung into action
to secure his release.
When reached on the telephone for comments, the Public
Relations Officer of the state Police Command, Mr. Wole
Ogodo, said the Command had commenced investigation on
the matter and will soon rescue the victim.
