Three abducted on Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan road: Police
The police have confirmed the abduction of three persons at Onipe village, on Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road in the Oluyole local government area.
At about 8:20 a.m. on Monday, gunmen had emerged from a bush around the Onipe community, shot sporadically into the air before whisking away the victims.
The command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, said officers of the command were on the suspects’ trail.
“We have a combined team of Anti-Kidnapping Squad, other tactical teams in conjunction with the local hunters and vigilante on the trail of the suspects.
“They are actively combing the forest to rescue the victims.
“I can assure you that investigation is on, and I will keep you updated as soon as we have more updates,” Mr Osifeso said.
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