A judge of Federal High Court, Akure, Ondo State, Mr Abdul Dogo, was kidnapped on Tuesday evening by gunmen.

Dogo, who resides in Akure, Ondo State capital, was said to be returning from a trip to Abuja when he was abducted by gunmen.

A source said Dogo was abducted at a location close to Ibilo in Edo State while returning to Akure.

Although details of the incident were sketchy as at press time, it was learnt that the abductors have established communication with his family.

A source hinted that the abductors demanded N50 million ransom when they spoke with some members of the victim’s family.

However, it was not certain whether or not the family has agreed to pay the ransom, but the source said the family was already negotiating with the kidnappers.

It was gathered that armed police officers and local vigilantes have combed the location where the judge was kidnapped.

The state police public relations officer, Mr Femi Joseph, who confirmed the incident, said though the incident happened outside his jurisdiction, men of the state police command and those of Edo State command are already working to secure his release.

He assured that Dogo would soon be released going by efforts put in place by the police in Edo and Ondo states.

Sun