From John Dike, Osogbo

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a middle aged woman, Mrs Olayinka Kayode and her child, by yet to be identified gunmen.

The duo were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Osogbo, the state capital on Tuesday.

However, the kidnappers were said to have established contact with the family of the abductees, demanding a sum of N5 million ransom.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Yemisi Opalola, said the police is already combing the bush in a bid to secure their release.

She said detectives and Tactical Squad have been mobilised for rescue mission, adding that they will soon regain their freedom

The Nigerian Monitor correspondent gathered that the victims were abducted around 6pm around Otaefun/Kobongboe area of Osogbo, while returning home from their shop situated around the same axis.

According to the statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the Union Baptist Church, Odi -Olowo, Mr. Oluwamayowa Fagbohungbe, Mrs. Olayinka Kayode is one of the teachers in the Teenagers’ Ministry of the Church.

Sources said their abductors have reached out to the husband of the woman, demanding five million naira ransom which according to report was requested to be transferred to them through the account of the victim in their custody.

The Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, Rev. Dr. Sunday Adediwura Adeoye, who announced the sad development to the members of the church, calls for prayers for their quick release .

According to him: “We solicit for the continued prayers and supports of all and sundry while we believe in God Almighty that Mrs. Olayinka Tosin Kayode and her child will regain their freedom and be reunited with their family and the Church of God soon.”