Police Offer N5m Reward For Information On Abducted Ex-minister

BEVERLY HILLS, May 02, (THEWILL) – The Ogun State Police Command on Monday offered a reward of N5 million for anyone with information that could lead to the rescue of a Former Minister and Senator, Iyabo Anisulowo, who was kidnapped last week.

Anisulowo, 65-year-old who served in the military regime of Sani Abacha, was abducted on Wednesday while returning from her farm in Sawonjo in Yewa South local government area of the state and has so far spent six days in captivity.

A statement signed by the state command's spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), urged the informant to either contact the state Police Commissioner, Abdulmajid Ali; the Spokesman, Adejobi or the officer in charge of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Gbenga Megbope.

“The Ogun State Police Command has offered N5 million reward to any informant(s) who has useful information for the police on the kidnap of Senator Iyabo Anisulowo,” the statement read.

“The Commissioner of Police Ogun State, CP Abdulmajid Ali, made this declaration on Monday in Abeokuta after a security meeting with some officers of the command and security chiefs.

“Other security chiefs at the meeting included the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brig. Gen. S. Danwalis and Director, Department of State Service, Ogun State, Kabir Sanni.

“The Commissioner of Police appeals to the public for support by providing useful information that can assist in the rescue of the kidnapped victim.

“Anyone with reliable information can get across to the Commissioner of Police Ogun State, CP Abdulmajid Ali, on 09020911911; PPRO Ogun State, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi on 08081774631; officer in charge of SARS, CSP Gbenga Megbope on 08081766937, or any security agency around.

“CP Abdulmajid Ali assures any informant of adequate confidentiality and security as every information on this will be made confidential.”

Story by David Oputah