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Suspected kidnappers killed one, abducted three in Kwara: Police

Mr Okasanmi said operatives had been drafted to the area to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects.

• May 17, 2023
Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
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The Police command in Kwara has confirmed the killing of one person and abduction of three others by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.

The Spokesman of the command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, said the incident took place on May 16, at Ijara-Isin, in Isin Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Okasanmi said operatives had been drafted to the area to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects.

A source, who pleaded anonymity, gave the name of the dead person as Adeyemi of Pamo Isin.

He advised people to be security conscious and report suspected movements to security agencies to prevent breaches.

(NAN)

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