Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted 14 persons traveling between Iffe and Egbeda, in Ijumu council area of the Kogi State.
It was gathered that the wife of former Zonal Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, late Barr Matthew Kola-Ojo was also abducted during the operation.
President of Okun Development Association, ODA, Chief Femi Mokikan who confirmed the abduction, said about eight persons were later released by the kidnappers.
He also said the kidnappers have established contact with a relative of Mrs. Kola-Ojo but are yet to specifically demand for ransom.
“The persons they (kidnappers) called was a family uncle to the woman, telling him they have Mrs. Kola-Ojo in their custody. But before they could state their ransom, the man’s phone experienced flat battery. We are hoping that they will call back today.
“I got the information about the Kidnapped saga about 10:30 am and we started shouting to those that matter including the Senior Security Adviser to the Governor for help.”