At the least five travelers were reportedly abducted by some
gunmen in Oba Akoko, in the Akoko South-West area of Ondo State on Friday. The
victims were coming from Lagos State in Toyota Highlander and heading for
Abuja, when they were snatched by the abductors.
This came barely a week after a couple was kidnapped at
Akunnu town, in the Akoko North-East area of the state.
However, the Ondo State Police Command said it rescued three
of the new kidnap victims on Saturday, while two others, who were abducted last
week, were also freed.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Femi
Joseph, said policemen swung into action after being informed about the
activities of the kidnappers.
He said “We were able to rescue Moses Yakubu and Mark
Shaibu, who were kidnapped while going for a wedding last week.
“We also rescued three female, who were kidnapped last
Friday on their way to Abuja. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining
victims. We are gradually closing in on the kidnappers. We are going to get
them very soon.”
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