FMC’s chief accountant kidnapped in Ondo

The Chief Accountant of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Mr. Kayode Asaju, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen.

 Asaju, who was on his way to Abuja, was reportedly abducted on Sunday on the Lokoja-Abuja Road.

 A source in the hospital told our correspondent on Monday that Asaju was on his way to Abuja for an official meeting scheduled in the Federal Capital Territory, before the hoodlums stopped his vehicle on the highway and took him away.

 The source added that the suspected kidnappers had contacted the family of the victim and demanded N5m as ransom.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State Police Command, Mr. Femi Joseph, said the command would work with the Kogi State Police Command to ensure the accountant was rescued unhurt.

 “Though it did not happen in our jurisdiction, we will join forces with the Kogi State command to rescue the victim. He will be released very soon,” the spokesman said.