Seven travellers were kidnapped by gunmen along the Benin-Owo-Akure Road, near Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victims were said to be traveling from Akwa Ibom State to the South West when they were attacked last Friday night.
The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. She noted that the attack happened late on January 31, just before midnight.
“The incident happened on January 31 at about some minutes to 12am in the night. Seven travellers were involved, they were coming from Akwa Ibom State in a commercial bus,” she said.
Odunlami also mentioned that security operatives have begun efforts to track down the kidnappers and secure the release of the victims. “Our men are already making efforts to rescue the victims from the kidnappers and arrest the perpetrators,” she added.
Meanwhile, another kidnapping incident reportedly took place on the Owo-Ipele Road, where 10 travellers were allegedly abducted by gunmen. A source familiar with the situation told PUNCH that the attack occurred early Saturday morning, around midnight.
“There were 10 of them (victims), they were kidnapped on the Owo-Ipele Road on Saturday morning at about 12am. Their vehicles were stopped and they were dragged into the bush to an unknown destination,” the source said.
