Gunmen who abducted a former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje, has reported demanded N50million ransom for his release. Agbaje, who is currently on sabbatical at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), was on his way to Ibadan at about 6pm on Friday when kidnappers blocked his way very close to the Sat Guru Maharaji Garden and abducted him. A UI source said the kidnappers “eliminated some policemen around the scene” before making away with their captives.”
Agbaje, who is currently on sabbatical at Olabisi Onabanjo University , was on his way to Ibadan at about 6pm on Friday when kidnappers blocked his way very close to the Sat Guru Maharaji Garden and abducted him.Gunmen who abducted a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Adigun Agbaje, has reported demanded N50million ransom for his release.
A UI source said the kidnappers “eliminated some policemen around the scene” before making away with their captives.”Adigun Agbaje, a professor of Political Science, is one of UI’s most respected products ever. The development had generated tension along the expressway as several other vehicles aborted the trips to their destination and drove in the opposite direction.
“In swift response to the above, the Divisional Police Officer led a team comprising; Anti-crime patrol operatives, tactical teams, Police Mobile men and local hunters for immediate rescue and further intervention.
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