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.