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Abductors of the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Kazeem Alli, have reportedly demanded N15 million ransom for his release.
Alli, the Vice-Chairman of the Osun State branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, was Saturday night shot at and attacked with cutlasses before he was whisked away from the Oke-Afa area of Apomu.
According to Vanguard report, a source disclosed that the abductors contacted the family via telephone, demanding N15 million to secure his release.
The source said: “The kidnappers have reached out to us. They warned us not to let anybody know about the negotiations. They have been reaching the family through the wife, Jemila Alli.
“They demanded N15 million as ransom. We have not spoken with Kazeem Alli since he was abducted to ascertain whether he is alive or not. We are relying on God for his safe return.”
The state police command had through the Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, disclosed that Alli was abducted after he was matcheted by people in an unmarked black Toyota Corolla.
While disclosing that eight persons have been arrested in connection with the incident, she added that police operatives, hunters and natives of the community have been combing the forest for his rescue.
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