Some unknown gunmen have abducted a driver of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Seun Emmanuel, along Owo-Ifon road in Ondo State, demanding N10milion for his release.
It was gathered that the driver and his boss and manager in the BEDC Ondo Region were attacked on Tuesday, on their way to Akure from Ifon, the headquarters of the Ose Local Government Area in the state.
It was said that they had reportedly gone for an official assignment.
Sources disclosed to some correspondents that the duo ran into the gunmen who barricaded the road just before Elegbeka town along the Owo-Ifon road and shot at their BEDC branded Hilux Van.
The shooting caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle as the van’s tyre was hit by a bullet and summersaulted into the bush.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the incident.
She said the anti-kidnapping unit of the state command had taken over the case and would ensure the victim regains his freedom.
