Protest in Akure as nine surveyors were kidnapped

Protesting women have stormed Akure, the Ondo State capital over the abduction of nine surveyors at Owode Ilu-Abo in Akure South local government area.

The nine Surveyors who hail from Akure were at Owode Ilu-Abo for jobs when they were abducted.

Placard-carrying protesters stormed the streets of Akure and blocked the popular Oba Adesida road.

Comfort Afolabi, a sister to one of the kidnapped victims, said the nine Surveyors were abducted last week.

Afolabi said the kidnappers demanded N50m before they would begin negotiation for their release.

She said the kidnappers have placed the ransom at N100m before they would release their victims.

Kidnappings have been on the rise in Ondo State. Last week, a farmer and his manager were abducted while returning from farm at Oba Ile area.

Recently, Wilfred Afolabi, Ondo State Commissioner of Police, admitted that the Police Command lacked requisite logistics to tackle kidnappings and other criminals.