By joshua 
Kogi State Commissioner of Environment, Chief Victor Adewale Omofaiye on Sunday escaped Kidnapping attempt between Oke-Ijumu and Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area.
The incident according to an eye witness who pleaded anonymity occured in the evening while on his way from his home town, Ekinrin Adde to attend some ceremonies.
He noted that an unspecified number of travelers were also kidnapped in the attack.
The Commissioner told our Reporter that yet to be identified gunmen numbering 20 surrounded him with guns.
Chief Omofaiye explained that it took the quick Intervention of his oderly that whisked him away but he sustained gun shot on his leg.
The Olu Adde of Ekinrin, Oba Anthony Bamigbaiye Idowu confirmed the attack in a short message which reads
“To God Be The Glory Our son and Kogi state commissioner for Environment, Hon Victor Adewale Omofaiye escaped kidnappers attempt in Ikoyi, we give God the GLORY for the deliverance.”
Effort to speak with the Police Public Relations Officer, Kogi State Command, William Ayah proved abortive as he did not return calls.