At least four persons have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo State.
Reports indicate that the victims were kidnapped on Wednesday evening by the unidentified gunmen. As of the time of filing this report on Thursday, the whereabouts of the victims remain unknown.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident when contacted.
In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, Ayanlade assured that the police were making efforts to secure the release of the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
He noted that the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State had already directed security operatives to intensify operations in the area.
“Four persons have been confirmed abducted along the Igbeti–Kishi Road,” Ayanlade stated.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of Kishi and Igbeti Divisions, supported by other tactical teams, to deploy all necessary operational assets to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the prompt arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.”
Security operatives have since launched a search operation in the area as efforts continue to secure the safe release of the abducted victims.
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