Enyimba confirms the Kidnap of Nigerian International Footballer, Dayo Ojo
Two footballers, Dayo Ojo and and Benjamin Iluyomade were
abducted by unknown gunmen on Benin-Akure highway at Ipele town in Owo
Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday March 22.
While Ojo plays for Enyimba Football Club of
Aba, Benjamin Iluyomade plays for Abia Comet. Another player
identified as Emma James, who escaped the attack confirmed the
abduction.
He said;
“We
were traveling on the road when the gunmen came out from the bush and attacked
us.
“They
shot sporadically before abducting some people in the vehicle including the two
players but I managed to escape.”
One of the players of Sunshine Stars of Akure who
craved anonymity, said the kidnappers have already made a call and
demanded for ransom.
He said;
“The
kidnappers have reached out and named their price already. Ojo was allowed to
speak too during the conversation.
“Trying
time for the Enyimba FC’s midfielder and family. Please, pray for him and the
other victim that was kidnapped too.”
The state Police Spokesperson, Tee-Leo Ikoro confirmed the
abduction and also said that one of the players have been rescued.
He said, “We have been able to rescue one of
the players and our men are already in the bush after the kidnappers. I will
get the details of incident as soon as I get the information from the DPO of
Ipele.”