Kidnap of Clark’s son carried out by Edwin Clark’s kinsmen – Police

SUSPECTED kidnappers of Mr. Ebikeme Clark, son of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, kidnapped Wednesday, at Kiagbodo, Delta State, has reportedly contacted the family, demanding about N50 million ransom for his release. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, however, said that the police have arrested three of the suspected kidnappers and were inching closer to their hideout, warning that no ransom should be paid. He said one of them confessed that he participated in the “planning stage of the kidnap,” adding that the police were working with ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and other Ijaw groups to track down the kidnappers. Aduba said the kidnap was carried out by Ijaw kinsmen of Edwin Clark and the police would burst the syndicate. Elder statesman, Chief Clark was said to have briefed President Goodluck Jonathan, the governor of Delta state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Mr. Aduba on the incident. It was gathered that he called the Commissioner of Police on Wednesday when his son was kidnapped and had been calling him frequently since then with Mr. Aduba assuring him that the police were doing everything possible to secure the release of his son. On how the ransom was demanded, a source said yesterday, “The kidnappers made contact with family members of Mr. Ebikeme Clark in the late hours of Thursday, April 3. They (kidnappers) and Mr. Ebikeme Clark spoke with family members through Mr. Ebikeme Clark’s phone.” “In their usual manner, the kidnappers demanded for ransom. We were informed it is within the region of N50 million,” he added. But, there was a clear indication yesterday, that abductors may not have their way in the ransom demand, as the police, collaborating with ex-militant leaders were hot on their pursuit. And please dont forget to vote for me via this link http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fshar.es%2FB8ugf&h=eAQHpHUE0AQFizA6iAGXKt1h7NKomp9yimW3EcHLKE3vbJg&enc=AZN2LE9pGXaqWvMWjRsWi4B7VAgEBPVEofOby1Q9rzf7nuLVh3wxV8ssN3CoS6Htjr-38QhsCjRiG-nsz_-6SjY6&s=1 just create an accout or sign in using facebook or google+. And u can vote for ten(10) times within every 24hours please your vote is really needed thanks.