Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for Delta Polytechnic lecturer



Suspected gunmen who kidnapped a senior
lecturer of the Delta State-owned polytechnic in
Ogwashi-Uku, Mr Tobi Benson have demanded the
sum of N100m to effect his release.

Mr Tobi Benson was abducted on Monday at
his residence along Assemblies of God
Church Street, Off Isah Ogwashi-Uku.
It was learnt that while parking his car, the
gunmen pounced on him and whisked him
into a waiting vehicle. The gunmen were said
to have contacted the wife, asking her to pay
the ransom before her husband would be
released.
The Delta state Police Public Relations Officer,
Celestina Kalu, while confirming the incident
said effort were on-going to ensure that the
victim is rescued from the claws of the
kidnappers.

(Daily news)