Abducted Former Vice-Chancellor to pay N20m ransom

A former Vice-Chancellor of the African University in Bayelsa State, Professor Valentine Aleto, has been kidnapped by gunmen along Elegbeka/Ipele Road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Prof. Aleto was travelling from Yenagoa in his personal vehicle along the road when he was ambushed and kidnapped at about 6:45 am on Thursday October 3rd.

The abductors have contacted his family and are demanding N20 million ransom.

The spokesperson of the Ondo state police command, Femi Joseph, confirming the incident, said the police have commenced investigations into the incident and added that efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of the professor.

“Yes, I can confirm to you that one professor traveling in his personal car was kidnapped along the Elegbeka Area in Ose Local Government Area of the State.” Joseph said