Reaction trails Abduction of Federal High Court Judge

A judge serving at Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo state, Justice Abdul Dogo has been abducted by unknown gunmen.

Justice Dogo was kidnapped with his driver at Ibilo/Isua Akoko axis, a border area between Ondo and Edo states, on there way from Abuja to Akure late on Tuesday.

Journalists confirmed the incident from staff of the court and two of the lawyers who were in his court for hearing of their cases.

One of the lawyers also told newsmen that the kidnappers had contacted family members and officials of the Federal High Court in Akure and Abuja to demand #50 Million ransom.

Police Reacts

Femi Joseph P P R O ondo state.

The attention of the Ondo state Police command has been drawn to a news trending now that a high court judge Justice Abdul Dongo was kidnapped in Ondo state.

Much as we sympatise with the family of the Victim, the Command wants to make it clear that the incident did not happen anywhere in Ondo state.

The incident actually happened in ibilo Edo state. However we are working in tandem with our colleagues in whose jurisdiction this incident happened,to ensure that His Lordship is rescued unhurt and also apprehend the perpetrators.

We appeal to anyone with useful information that could lead to his rescue and the arrest of the culprits not to hesitate to let the Police know.

The Ondo State Police command hereby enjoins the good people of the State to go about their normal businesses as we are working to ensure that citizens of the State do not only enjoy this “ember” months but also enjoy a peaceful atmosphere throughout the forthcoming yuletide.