Gbenga Odogun, LokojaThe widow of the late Peoples Democratic Party, Zonal Chairman, late Matthew Kola-Ojo, Mrs Yemi Kola-Ojo, was among the 14 persons kidnapped on Monday in Okunland, Kogi State. The victims were reportedly kidnapped while travelling between Iffe and Egbeda, in the Ijumu Local Government Area. The journey was said to be her first trip from Okoro-Gbede after concluding the mandatory mourning period of her husband, but was kidnapped on her way back. He also said the kidnappers had established contact with a relative of Mrs Kola-Ojo but were yet to demand ransom. “The persons they (kidnappers) called was a family member, telling him they have Mrs Kola-Ojo in their custody.

Source: Punch January 27, 2021 00:00 UTC