Unknown gunmen in the early hours of today, Monday kidnapped the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae in his farm at Akure, the Ondo State capital. Already, his captors have made contact with his family, demanding N100 million ransom.
Police source said the gunmen were in possession of dangerous weapons, including charms and high calibre rifles. But a source said his kidnappers may be herdsmen who have always caused havoc in that area.
A family source, who earlier reported the news to the Police in a terse message, said family members were shocked by the incident.
“Baba has been kidnapped” the family member said in a message.
Falae is a high chief and one of the kingmakers in Akure. [myad]
