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PHOTOS: 3-Year-Old Got Missing In Surulere, Found In Ogun State
Barely four days after the three Orekoya kids were rescued after an eight-day ordeal in the kidnapper’s den, another toddler was abducted inside a Lagos church on Sunday.
Oluwabunmi Ajelero
The little girl, identified as Oluwabunmi Ajelero, was abducted by unknown persons at her parents’ church in Ojuelegba Road, Surulere, Lagos.
According to a message, which has since gone viral, the little girl was kidnapped at the end of the church service at Surulere Baptist Church, 52/54, Ojuelegba Road, Surulere.
The brother of the victim’s father, Mr. Adeniran Adejuwon, said the kidnappers had contacted them, asking for millions of naira as ransom.
In an interview with THISDAY he said, “The kidnappers have contacted us and they are demanding millions of naira as ransom but I don’t want to speculate on the exact figure.
“They allowed the father of the baby to speak with her so we know she is alive. As regarding the ransom, we are negotiating with them.”
Olubunmi reunited with her family
Punch reports that the little girl, was rescued in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday April 20 by the police and she has been reunited with her parents.
Speaking with Punch on Monday, the victim’s father, Oladapo Ajelero, said the kinappers had contacted him on the phone, telling him to cooperate. He, however, said they had yet to request any ransom.
He said, “It happened around 1pm on Sunday. The children finished their service before us and were playing on the church premises; Oluwabunmi was among them.
“Suddenly, one of her friends rushed in and said two men had lured and taken her away through the back of the church. Some people in the area said they saw her sitting between two men on a motorcycle. I learnt they escaped through Nathan Street.
“Our hearts are broken, we don’t know what to do anymore. They have called and instructed me to cooperate. I am still expecting their calls, but for now they have not asked for any ransom.”
The Lagos Police spokesperson, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, however, said Olawunmi had been rescued by a police team drawn from divisions in the state, adding that he was not aware that the family paid any ransom.
He said, “The child has been found in Abeokuta, Ogun State and reunited with her parents. Investigations are ongoing to track down the kidnappers.
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