By James Ogunnaike

ABEOKUTA— The abductors of a 70-year-old piggery farmer and elder with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pa Adeife Ifelaja, are reportedly demanding N50 million ransom.

The elder was abducted by suspected hoodlums from his residence in Ijebu Igbo, headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government of Ogun State, on December 31, 2023, while preparing for the crossover service.

A source said: “Yes, it is true that Pa Adeife Ifelaja was kidnapped on the night of Sunday, December 31, 2023, while preparing for the crossover service. I learned that the abductors are asking for N50 million which the family said was huge. I heard they were negotiating for N10 million but I don’t know if the ransom has been paid. The incident was reported at a police station in Ijebu Igbo.”

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alamutu, while confirming the incident said the state command operatives are leaving nothing to chance to ensure the farmer is released and reunited with his family.

Alamutu said: “The police have been working to get the man released. We are on it even when the kidnappers have been trying to mislead us about their location but we are on their trail and very soon, we shall achieve success.”