Gunmen abduct AAU Professor Odia, demand N18m ransom

A former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Prof. Osadolor Odia, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen.

Odia was said to be on his way to his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, Thursday morning, when he was kidnapped by the gunmen.

A source in the institution who crave anonymity, confirmed the abduction of the University Don.

He added that the suspected kidnappers have already made contact with the family of the victim and demanded for N18 million ransom.

“I can confirm that Prof. Osadolor Odia was kidnapped today on his way to his farm,” the source said.