Pa Adeife Ifelaja, a 70-year-old piggery farmer and elder at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area, has been abducted by unknown assailants. The incident occurred on the night of December 31, 2023, as he was preparing for the Crossover service to welcome the New Year.<\/p>\n
Sources reveal that Pa Adeife has been in the kidnappers’ custody for nine days, and the abductors have demanded a ransom of N50 million from his family. Negotiations have reportedly taken place, with the family finding the ransom amount substantial. While there are indications of negotiation for N10 million, it remains unclear whether the ransom has been paid. The incident has been reported to the Ijebu Igbo police station.<\/p>\n
Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, confirmed the abduction and assured that the state command is diligently working to secure Pa Adeife’s release. Despite attempts by the kidnappers to mislead the police about their location, law enforcement remains determined to bring the farmer back to his family soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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