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Bernard Jomah, proprietor of Dynamite Force football club in Iyamho, Edo state, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.

Jomah was abducted on Friday along Okenne-Lokoja road, Kogi, on his way from Abuja.

His family said the his abductors ordered him to call with his phone to inform them that he has been kidnapped and demanded N20 million ransom.

Shehu Momodu, media officer of the club, in a statement issued on Saturday, called on relevant security agencies to help secure Jomah’s release.

He said a report of the incident has been lodged with the police in Auchi and Benin City.

“We call on the security outfits. federal and Kogi State governments as well as leadership of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to please come to the aid of our chairman to ensure his quick release from his abductors,” the statement read.

“We have also urged our fans to channel their thoughts and prayers to the chairman for his quick release. We believe at the end we shall say glory be to God.”

William Aya, spokesman for the Kogi state police command, could not be reached for comments as calls placed to him were not answered.