Gunmen attack Ogun estate, abduct three persons

Three persons,  two female adults and one male adult, were abducted on Monday by suspected kidnappers at a residential estate in Oke-Eri near Ijebu Ode.

The victims, it was learnt, are members of the same family.

The suspected kidnappers, said to be about 15 in number, reportedly stormed the estate armed with dangerous weapons at about 7:00 p.m. on the day of the incident, according to eyewitness accounts.

The gunmen were said to have forcefully gained entry into a residence and whisked the victims away.

A member of the victims’ family, Yesiru Badewa, expressed concern over the health condition of one of the abducted persons.

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Badewa said he was away on official duty at the time of the incident.

“This has devastated us. One of those taken is sick, and we are worried her condition may deteriorate in captivity. We appeal to the authorities and kind-hearted Nigerians to come to our aid,” he said.

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.

The police spokesperson said tactical operations to secure the release of the victims and arrest the perpetrators were ongoing.

“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the incident at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, Ijebu Ode, and has intensified tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

“The Command remains proactive and committed to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state,” he said.