[size=14pt]Ondo: Gunmen kidnap commissioner's mother, sister[/size]
From James Sowole in Akure , 10.19.2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The Ondo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Tola Wewe became the third member of Governor Olusegun Mimiko's cabinet whose relations became victims of kidnapping in Ondo State as his mother, Mrs Pege Esther Wewe and a 12  year old relation, Racheal Lawrence were at the weekend abducted by gunmen.



A source said the 81  year old woman and the girl were abducted last Friday, October 15, 2010 by gunmen, who invaded the country home of the commissioner at Sabomi in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.

  Before this latest saga, kidnappers had at different times abducted the wife of the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Alhaji Sikiru Basaru and the daughter of the former Commissioner for Works, Pastor Yele Omogunwa.

The abductors of Wewe's mother were said to be demanding for a ransom of N20m before they can release the captives.

Reacting to the incident, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information, Mr Ranti Akerele described the incident as barbaric

"It is the height of inhuman action and depth of human wickedness to have kidnapped an 81-year old woman from the comfort of her home.

The State government condemned the action with all the vehemence at its disposal and we are leaving no stone unturned to secure the release of the woman who incidentally is the mother of a high ranking state official", he said.

Akerele said the moment the government learnt about it, it began to take necessary steps "but until the woman is eventually released we cannot judge our intervention as fruitful yet".

"We are working in conjunction with security agencies in order not to jeopardise the safety of the captives.

I want to say however that Ondo State is not an haven of criminality although we are a Niger Delta state, such things would not be allowed to thrive here.

We want to tell the miscreants behind this occurrence that such enterprise will not find any place here as government is ready to protect all law-abiding citizens and put the weight of the law on offenders", he said.



Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police for the Ondo State Command, Mr, Ballah Magaji Nasarawa said the command was making a concerted efforts at ensuring the arrest of the criminals and release of captives and whoever is connected with the unwholesome act would face the wrath of law.



The commissioner in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Aremu Adeniran said the command is on top of the situation assuring members of the public of safety of their lives and property.



The police urged members of the public to give useful information on how to checkmate the menace of criminals in their areas in the spirit of community policing.

http://odili.net/news/source/2010/oct/20/218.html

[size=14pt]Abductors of Ondo commisisoner’s mum demand N50m ransom [/size]
From TUNDE RAHEEM, Akure

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Unknown gunmen who kidnapped the mother of the Ondo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Pege Esther Wewe are demanding N50 million before she could be set free. Mrs. Wewe is the mother of Mr. Tola Wewe, the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.




http://odili.net/news/source/2010/oct/20/516.html

Also abducted by the kidnappers was 12-year old Rachael Lawrence, a relative of the commissioner.

The duo of Pege Wewe and Rachael Lawrence were kidnapped at Sabomi I Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state, last Friday.

Daily Sun gathered that the kidnapers numbering 10 had invaded Sabomi in the night and shot sporadically before they captured Mrs. Wewe and Rachael.

They reportedly ferried the duo to an unknown destination where phone calls were put through to the Commissioner for Culture.

Daily Sun also gathered that the kidnappers had placed a ransom of N50 million on the victim s. Meanwhile, the state police command said it could not confirm whether the abductors were demanding for ransom or not.

Spokesman of the state police command, Alhaji Adeniran Aremu, said the command was making concerted efforts at ensuring that the kidnappers were apprehended.

Aremu pointed out that the Police would do everything to ensure that the captives regain their freedom, stressing , “whoever is connected with the unwholesome act will be made to face the wrath of the law.”

The police spokesperson said that the state Commissioner of Police, Ballah Magaji Nasarawa assured members of the public of adequate security.

He urged those with useful information that could help track down the criminals to forward same to the state police command.

The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Ranti Akerele described the incident as unfortunate, saying “the incident is the height of inhuman action and depth of human wickedness.

Akerele who noted with concern, the kidnapping of the 81-year old woman from the comfort of her home, in company with a 12-year-old girl, said such act was criminal in all spheres.

His words, “The government of Ondo State condemns the action with all the vehemence at its disposal and we are leaving no stone unturned to secure the release of the kidnapped persons.The woman is incidentally the mother of a high ranking state official. Government has started to take necessary steps to secure her release but we cannot judge our intervention as fruitful yet.

“But we are working in conjunction with security agencies in order not to jeopardize the safety of the captives.I want to say however that Ondo State is not a haven of criminality although we are a Niger Delta state, such things would not be allowed to thrive here.

“We want to tell the miscreants behind this occurrence that such enterprise will not find any place here as government is ready to protect all law-abiding citizens and put the weight of the law on offenders.” He added.

This ABA people again.

It's time other states demand for Aba citizens to enter their states with a visa.

Aloy+Emeka:

It's time other states demand for Aba citizens to enter their states with a visa.

And who told you ABA people are responsible for what's going on in Ondol. I was just making fun at some people who thing some specific ethnicities have the monopoly for kidnapping.

, :d

afam4eva:

And who told you ABA people are responsible for what's going on in Ondol. I was just making fun at some people who thing some specific ethnicities have the monopoly for kidnapping.

Do you have any proof that Aba-Ngwa citizens are not responsible for Ondo kidnappings?. I guess you don't. Is osisikakwa still  not at large?. Since when did Ondo citizens enter the kidnapping business? Kidnapping in the west usually happen in Ekiti and not Ondo. May be they should look towards Ekiti.

Aloy+Emeka:

Do you have any proof that Aba-Ngwa citizens are not responsible for Ondo kidnappings?. I guess you don't. Is osisikakwa still  not at large?. Since when did Yorubas enter the kidnapping business?

And do you have any evidence that ABA people are responsible and you're sure a FOOL for making the statement highlighted. Do you even have a brain.

afam4eva:

And do you have any evidence that ABA people are responsible and you're sure a FOOL for making the statement highlighted. Do you even have a brain.

Osisikankwa. Another kidnapping state is Ekiti

You should have known by now that aloy.emeka is a clown. You even have time replying her.

excanny:

You should have known by now that aloy.emeka is a clown. You even have time replying her.

Lol

Na wa for thisn guy.

why has these SIM card registration not been concluded in Nigeria

chiozor:

why has these SIM card registration not been concluded in Nigeria

How will that help you find kidnappers?.

Aba naya!!! Okija juju boys don bigin export their trade reach ondo.

81-yr-old Ondo commissioner’s mother, granddaughter regain freedom

After spending 10 days with the kidnappers, the 81-year-old mother of the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Mrs. Pege Wewe, and her granddaughter, Rachael Lawrence, on Sunday, regained their freedom.

However, the Ondo State Police Command had arrested two people in connection with the abduction.

The people were penultimate Friday abducted by unknown gunmen, who stormed their residence at Sabomi in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state, demanding a ransom of N20 million.

The Nigerian Tribune, however, gathered that the commissioner’s mother and the 12- year-old girl were rescued in a community in Sapele, Delta State.

Some people from the riverine area of Ondo State were said to have hinted the police that the captives were being held in the community.

The woman and her granddaughter were, however, taken to the office of the State Security Service (SSS) immediately they were rescued.

They were taken to the SSS office at Alagbaka, Akure, in company with the commissioner, Chief Tola Wewe, where they spent few minutes before they were driven out.

But no official of the security agency was on hand to give a detail account of how they were rescued.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Ondo State Command, Mr Aremu Adeniran, said a combined team of security agencies in the state was involved in the operation.

According to him, the two people that were earlier arrested were picked up to enable police get necessary information on the incident.

Aremu, however, commended the people of the communities that provided information that led to the rescue of the abductees.

He said the command was ready to combat crime from all front, saying that the state would not be a safe heaven for criminals.

http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/news/12543-81-yr-old-ondo-commissioners-mother-granddaughter-regain-freedom

faoni572:

81-yr-old Ondo commissioner’s mother, granddaughter regain freedom

After spending 10 days with the kidnappers, the 81-year-old mother of the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Mrs. Pege Wewe, and her granddaughter, Rachael Lawrence, on Sunday, regained their freedom.

However, the Ondo State Police Command had arrested two people in connection with the abduction.

The people were penultimate Friday abducted by unknown gunmen, who stormed their residence at Sabomi in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state, demanding a ransom of N20 million.

The Nigerian Tribune, however, gathered that the commissioner’s mother and the 12- year-old girl were rescued in a community in Sapele, Delta State.

Some people from the riverine area of Ondo State were said to have hinted the police that the captives were being held in the community.

The woman and her granddaughter were, however, taken to the office of the State Security Service (SSS) immediately they were rescued.

They were taken to the SSS office at Alagbaka, Akure, in company with the commissioner, Chief Tola Wewe, where they spent few minutes before they were driven out.

But no official of the security agency was on hand to give a detail account of how they were rescued.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Ondo State Command, Mr Aremu Adeniran, said a combined team of security agencies in the state was involved in the operation.

According to him, the two people that were earlier arrested were picked up to enable police get necessary information on the incident.

Aremu, however, commended the people of the communities that provided information that led to the rescue of the abductees.

He said the command was ready to combat crime from all front, saying that the state would not be a safe heaven for criminals.

http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/news/12543-81-yr-old-ondo-commissioners-mother-granddaughter-regain-freedom

Nice one