Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for abducted Ondo businesswoman

Suspected kidnappers who abducted the wife of an Irele-based motorcycle dealer, Mrs Morenike Falona, have reportedly contacted her family and demanded N100 million ransom for her release.

The 35-year old woman was abducted in her home on Wednesday night, June 17, 2026 in Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government area of Ondo State, in the presence of her family members.

A source close to the family disclosed that the abductors contacted the family and demanded the sum of N100 million.

The source revealed that the kidnappers did not make contact until about 48 hours after the incident and eventually called one of the family members at about 5.30pm on Thursday to make their demand.

The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the abduction said the command was not aware of any negotiation between the suspected kidnappers and the victim’s family.

He, however, said that concerted intelligence-driven efforts were ongoing in collaboration with other security agencies and non-conventional security outfits to ensure the victim was rescued safely and unharmed.

Jimoh denied knowledge of any contact between the suspected abductors and the family of the Irele-based businesswoman, assuring that she would be rescued without payment of ransom.