Gunmen Strike In Ibadan, Abduct Female Soldier, Two Others
Some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly stormed Ibadan again, kidnapping three people.
DAILY POST reports on Tuesday that the gunmen abducted one female soldier and two other women.
The incident occurred at Onipe village, along the Ijebu-Ode/ Ibadan Road in Oluyole local government area of Ibadan on Monday.
It was learnt that the gunmen emerged from the bush at about 8:20am and shot sporadically.
The gunmen later abducted the three women and took them to an unknown destination.
Those who were kidnapped according to a source were Mrs Okeowo, Mrs Abosede Adebayo and Mrs Bola Ogunrinde.
Mrs Ogunrinde who is said to be a soldier was kidnapped while driving a Toyota RAV-4, with registration number AGL 66 FY.
Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Adewale Osifeso, when contacted confirmed the latest abduction to DAILY POST.
Osifeso told DAILY POST on Tuesday that local police in conjunction with hunters and vigilantes are currently in search of the kidnappers in order to rescue the victims.
He said, “Yes, it is confirmed.
“As we speak, combined team of AKS, Idi Ayunre Division, other tactical teams, as well as local hunters and vigilante groups are actively on the trail of the gunmen, in a bid to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects.”
The latest abduction is coming less than one week after after the kidnap of four people, among whom were three workers of a quarry site.