UPDATES: Edwin Clark to pay N60 million as ransom for his kidnapped son, Ebiteme

The abductors of Ebiteme Clark, son the prominent Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, have demanded N60 million ransom from the family for his release.

Edwin Clark's son was kidnapped on Wednesday in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta state.

Mrs. Celestina Kalu, who is the Police Public Relations Officer in Delta state made the announcement in Warri on Friday. She equally disclosed that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the crime and was helping the police with useful information, while the police had intensified their search for the kidnappers.

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Clark's son - Police

Nigeria Police has confirmed that an unknown gunmen yesterday struck at Kiagbodo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, seizing and taking away Ebikeme Clark, son of elder statesman and Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Clark.

A top police source in Delta, who confirmed the kidnap, said Ebikeme's abductors emerged from the water in the evening and whisked away their victim to an unknown destination.

Men of Delta State police command, the source added, have stepped up efforts to trace the suspected kidnappers and locate where they are holding their victim. It was gathered that the incident is already generating tension in Kiagbodo.