The abductors who whisked away the Obi of Ogodo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi Olisewokwu have demanded the payment of ₦15 million for his release.

Olisewokwu, who is currently the chairman of Aniocha North Traditional Rulers Committee was reportedly abducted by about seven unknown gunmen on Sunday between Ezi and Onicha-Olona communities.

The kidnappers made the request after establishing contact with members of the family. The family members were said to have been instructed to deliver the ransom by 6:00 p.m. on Monday without which the hoodlums vowed to snuff the life out of the victim.

Obi Olisewokwu said to be in his 40s, is currently the chairman of Aniocha North Traditional Rulers’ Committee.

The monarch was said to to be on his way back from Onicha-Olona when the hoodlums intercepted his Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and took him into the forest,  abandoning the vehicle in the process.

The two other occupants of the vehicle who were his younger brother and brother-in-law were allegedly manhandled in the process of abducting the monarch.