Amid looting and widespread violence across Nigeria following the nationwide EndSARS protests, criminals on Monday, October 26, struck terror in Oyo state.

A gang of armed men of the underworld on Monday abducted the chairman of Iganna local council development area, Jacob Olayiwola Adeleke, as well as his driver, along the Okeho-Ado Awaye Road in the state.

 Adeleke was on his way to Ibadan to attend a crucial meeting when he was attacked by the abductors.

Jacob Olayiwola Adeleke: LG chairman kidnapped in Oyo

Vigilance groups in the area are combing nearby forests in search Jacob Olayiwola Adeleke. (Photo credit: The Nation)

Unconfirmed reports claim that the kidnappers have contacted the family of Adeleke, requesting a ransom of N200 million.

However, vigilance groups in the area have started combing nearby forests in search of the kidnapped chairman in order to secure his release