Gunmen kidnap Islamic Cleric in Ondo

Fidelis David in Akure

The Chief Imam of Uso Community in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Ibrahim Oyinlade, has been kidnapped by  gunmen.

THISDAY gathered  yesterday  that the 67-year-old Islamic Cleric was abducted at his farm in Asolo Farm Camp, Uso, by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.

A family member confirmed that the kidnappers have contacted the family but are yet to demand for ransom as at the time of filing in this report.

Reacting, the Spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Mrs. Funmi Odunlami, confirmed that the case had been reported at the Uso Divisional Police Station, adding that the divisional police officer and his men with local vigilantes are currently in the bush to search for the victim.

Odunlami said: “A report was made at Uso Divisional Headquarters, that the chief imam of Uso went to his farm in the morning (Saturday) and did not return, he was later traced to the farm by his people. They saw his phone and his vehicle intact but couldn’t find the man. The DPO and his men with local vigilantes are currently in the bush to trace and find his where about.”