A University don, Prof. Gideon Okedayo of the department of Mathematical Science, Ondo State University of Science and Technology, OSUSTECH, Okitipupa has been abducted by unknown gunmen this recently.

Confirming the ugly incident, One of the union leaders in the institution, Comrade ‘Dayo Temola said Okedayo was kidnapped along Auchi road in Edo State on Thursday.

According to a statement he issued and sent to newsmen in Akure, Temola called on his abductors to release him unconditionally.

Temola therefore called on Government and relevant security agencies to fast track his unconditional release.

He added that “We further add that the security agencies on our road should be proactive and go beyond routine check and harassing of innocent citizens but rather become a terror to this ravaging men of underworld.

Reports from the family members said that the kidnappers were yet to open lines of communication with them on payment of ransom.

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