A staff of Rubber Estate Nigeria Limited in Araromi Obu, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mrs Eralkhuemen Unulere has been reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
It was learnt that the kidnappers who have now contacted the management of the company and her family are said to be demanding for a ransom
N35m to secure her release.
Mrs Eralkuemen said to be one of the old staff of the company was kidnapped on her way to church on Araromi road.
The victim, who has since remained in the kidnappers’ den hails from Edo state and is said to be the only matron in the company’s clinic.
Confirming the incident, the Managing Director of the company, Mr Eric Hocepied said the the abductors were demanding for N35 million, adding that, the rising cases of abduction is becoming worrisome.
Hocepied, a Belgian who said Nigeria is like a home to him noted that anybody could be kidnapped in the country today.
He said efforts were being intensified to secure her release.
The Ondo State police spokesman, Femi Joseph said the command was aware of the case and that crack detectives were already on the trail of the kidnappers.
According to him, all efforts were being made to ensure that the victim is rescued unhurt, promising that they would soon apprehend the abductors.
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