From Abdul Salaudeen, Ilorin
Kwara State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the abduction of seven travellers on Obbo-Ayegunle/Osi highway in Ekiti Local Government Area.
The incident, according to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, occurred at about 1830hrs on Saturday, April 19 along Obbo-Aiyegunle/Osi Road, Ekiti Local Government Area.
It said “Armed hoodlums, numbering about eight, reportedly intercepted a Sienna bus with registration number FFA 50 XD heading to Offa from Abuja and forcefully abducted seven occupants including the driver.
“Upon receipt of the information, police operatives in collaboration with local vigilantes responded swiftly to the scene. The vehicle was recovered to the nearest police formation.
” During a coordinated search of the surrounding bush, three children aged between two and 12 were located and safely rescued. One of the children was able to give the police detailed information of her guardian, he was contacted; the three rescued children have been reunited with their relatives.
“The Kwara State Command has intensified efforts through discreet investigation, intelligence gathering and sustained bush combing to track down the perpetrators and secure the safe rescue of the remaining victims,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo assured the public that the command remains fully committed to the safety and protection of all residents and urged anyone with useful information to report through the established channels of the command.
