Kidnappers demand ₦30m after abducting Oyo school headmaster

Gunmen have abducted the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding ₦30 million for his release. The victim, 60-year-old Kolawale Mathew Owoade, popularly known as Onaiye, was reportedly attacked on Saturday evening while returning from his farm in Budo Aare. His son, Abiola Owoade, said the family received a phone call from the abductors shortly after the incident using the victim’s mobile phone. During the call, the kidnappers demanded ₦30 million before they would release him. Family members and local residents later organised a search party. Although the headmaster was not found, his motorcycle was recovered abandoned in a nearby bush on Sunday morning. Abiola appealed to security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun, local hunters and vigilante groups, to intensify efforts to rescue his father safely.

The incident has sparked concern among teachers and residents in the local government area, coming only days after more than 40 pupils and teachers kidnapped from schools in Oyo regained their freedom following a joint security operation. Confirming the latest incident, the Oyo State Police Command said the victim was abducted while working on his farm. Police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said security operatives had launched efforts to rescue him unharmed and apprehend those responsible.

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