Nigerian Senator representing Ekiti
North Senatorial District, Sylvester Ayodele Arise, was reportedly kidnapped
alongside his driver by unknown gunmen on Sunday evening.
According to a family source, The
APC chieftain was said to have attended a ceremony at Ikere Ekiti on Saturday,
where chieftaincy title was conferred on retired Assistant Inspector General of
Police, Mr. Tunde Ogunsakin.
Senator Ayo,was said to have
returned to Ado Ekiti where he visited the golf course along the Federal
Polytechnic road before heading to his countryhome to see his political
associates.
Speaking on the development, One
of his Senator colleagues who craved anonymity said that, “Yes, he
visited Ekiti State on Saturday before returning to Abuja.
“When we wanted to establish
contact with him, we could not. The last time I called him was around 6pm, so
the kidnap must have taken place around 7pm.
“They have contacted us and
demanded the sum of N80m ransom. We are worried because we don’t know his
situation.
“The family is working hard to
secure his release and we have contacted all the relevant agencies including
the police to come to our aid,” he added.
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