A mother and her daughter, members of the Baptist Church in Osogbo, Osun State’s capital, have apparently been abducted.
Five church members were kidnapped last week in Iwo, also in Osun State.
Olayinka Kayode and her daughter, whose identity has not been revealed, were taken on Tuesday on Otaefun/Kobongboe road around 6 p.m. after leaving their business for home.
The church’s spokesperson, Oluwamayowa Fagbohungbe, said Mrs Kayode is a teacher attached to the church’s teenagers’ ministry.
Mr Fagbohungbe said the kidnappers have contacted the family of the victims and demanded N5 million for their release. He said the kidnappers also demanded that the ransom be paid into the bank account of one of the victims.
“Engr. Kayode Abayomi, the husband, has since been reached by the kidnappers who are requesting that Five Million Naira ransom be transferred to them through the account of his wife in their custody; 2063668027 United Bank of Africa (UBA) Olayinka Tosin Kayode,” the church spokesperson said.
The church, however, solicited the support of members of the public for the release of the victims.
“We solicit the continued prayers and support of all and sundry while we believe in God Almighty that Mrs. Olayinka Tosin Kayode and her child will regain their freedom and be reunited with their family and the Church of God soon.”