Parents of Kidnapped Corps Members Seek Urgent Help

Parents of 20 corps members have received a 24-hour ransom ultimatum from kidnappers demanding N1 billion each for their children's release. During a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the parents, including Alhaja Alimot Akande and Oyebola Michael Akande, expressed their distress over the situation.

They revealed that the gunmen contacted them using the mobile phones of the kidnapped individuals, threatening harm if the ransom was not paid. The Olubadan assured the parents that their children would be rescued unharmed and stated that the police were actively working on the case.

Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Abimbola confirmed that he had been in contact with his counterpart in Imo State and that efforts were underway to secure the victims' safe return. The parents pleaded for assistance, emphasizing their inability to raise the demanded amount.