20 Travelers Who Were Abducted In Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle Road Ambush Regain Freedom
20 travelers, who were abducted by gunmen on Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle Road, Ekiti Local Government, Kwara state on Friday, have regained their freedom.
The gunmen had ambushed their vehicles and took them into the bush.
Spokesperson for the state police command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, who disclosed this in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Saturday, said the rescue operation was carried out in collaboration with vigilantes in the state.
The abductees, she noted, were rescued alive while three of them who sustained injuries have been taken to the hospital for medical attention.
She also noted that the police have since launched a manhunt for the gunmen, who carried out the attack.
‘The Kwara state Police Command wishes to inform the general public of an abduction incident and the successful rescue operation that was carried out on 16th August, 2024.
On the said date , at about 1500 hours, information was received by the command that gunmen numbering about ten had ambushed three vehicles along the Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle road. The gunmen forced the passengers numbering twenty to disembark from the three commercial vehicles and forcefully led them into the bush.
Upon receipt of this distress call, the Kwara state Police Command, in collaboration with the vigilantes, swiftly mobilized the divisional patrol team and other tactical teams who launched a thorough search operation. The operation took place within the dense forest area between Obbo-Aiyegunle and Obbo-Ile.
Through the concerted efforts of our Police detectives, vigilantes, and community members, the team successfully rescued 20 victims. It is with a great relief that we report the safe return of these individuals.
Three of the victims who sustained gunshot wounds to the legs during the ordeal have been promptly evacuated to the hospital for urgent medical attention. We wish them a speedy recovery.
The Commissioner of Police CP, Victor Olaiya, wishes to assure the public that the search for the perpetrators is still ongoing. Our men are diligently combing the area, determined to bring the criminals to justice. We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and travelers in Kwara state.
We commend the bravery and swift response of our officers, as well as the cooperation of the vigilantes, which led to the successful rescue without any casualty among the victims. Further updates on this case will be communicated to the public as the investigation progresses.
We urge the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through our emergency lines’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank y
