The kidnappers of Ebiteme, son of Chief Edwin Clark, have demanded N60
million ransoms from the family to set him free.
Ebiteme was abducted on Wednesday in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government
Area of Delta.
DSP Celestina Kalu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in
Delta, announced this in Warri.
She said one suspect had been arrested in connection with the crime
and was helping the police with useful information.
She added that the police had intensified their search for the kidnappers.
“The kidnappers have contacted the family and they are demanding N60
million to release of their victim.
“The police are on the trail of the abductors and I can assure you
that we are getting close to their base.
“We will do everything to ensure the victim is released unharmed”, she assured.
A member of the family simply said that the negotiation with the
kidnappers was ongoing.
Ebiteme was abducted on April 2 at the site of Edwin Clark University
of Technology in Kiagbodo.
