DELSU professor’s abductors demand N50m ransom

Abductors of a Delta State University (DELSU) lecturer, Professor Ovaborhene Idamoyibo, have asked for a ransom of N50 million.

Professor Ovaborhene was abducted by masked men at Eku junction of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, on his way to Abraka.

He had gone for a family meeting in Sapele on Saturday night, April 9, when the kidnappers pursued him.

One of his tyres was shot by the criminals while trying to escape. Two other victims were reportedly kidnapped on the same day.

TopNaija.ng gathered that, Ovaborhene’s wife, Mrs Rosemary Idamoyibo, has been given Friday, April 15, as payment deadline.

DSP Bright Edafe, Spokesperson of the state police command, confirmed the abduction but yet to give details.