Enyimba FC Confirm Dayo Ojo, Benjamin Iluyomade Abduction

Enyimba FC Confirm Dayo Ojo, Benjamin Iluyomade Abduction

By Niyi Busari

Two-time African champions, Enyimba International Football Club have confirmed the abduction of their players, Dayo Ojo and Benjamin Iluyomade by gunmen along the Benin-Owo expressway while returning home from Abia state for COVID-19 NPFL break.

Enyimba in a statement released to BSN Sports confirmed that Emmanuel James another team mates who was part of the trip escaped the kidnap and prayed for the safety of the two players.

The statement reads; "Enyimba Football Club can announce that midfielder Ekundayo Ojo has been abducted by gunmen along the Benin-Owo expressway.

"The incident occurred on Sunday, March 22 as the player journeyed to Akure to observe a break following the suspension of the Nigeria Professional Football League amid concerns over the global pandemic, Covid-19.

"Ojo was in the company of Enyimba teammate Emmanuel James, as well as Benjamin Iluyomade, also a professional footballer. While James escaped the attack, Iluyomade was captured alongside Ojo.

Enyimba FC has since maintained close contact with Ojo's family, as efforts are already in place to ensure the player's release from his abductors.

At this time, and considering the sensitivity of the incident, Enyimba Football Club wishes to call on members of the media to refrain from reports or speculations capable of jeopardising the player's safety.

Ojo's family also wishes to appeal for privacy while enjoining the general public to pray for the safety and freedom of the player.