GUNMEN KIDNAP THREE PERSONS IN IBARAPA NORTH LGA OF OYO STATE, DEMAND N10M RANSOM
Gunmen have kidnapped three persons at Idiyan village, Ibarapa North LGA of Oyo State.
Eons Intelligence gathered that the victims, who are ranchers, were kidnapped during a meeting with the manager of their ranch on Sunday.
One of the kidnapped victims was identified as Kabiru Oladimeji, while the two others were identified as Kazeem and Soka.
The convener of Igangan Development Advocates, Oladiran Oladokun, who confirmed the incident, said the kidnappers have reached out to victims’ families, demanding N10 million ransom.
Adewale Osifeso, the Oyo State police PRO, said efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims unhurt, and also arrest the abductors.
“Three male victims were abducted around 6.20 p.m. on Sunday at Idi Ope village near Igangan. The case was reported on Monday. We are making efforts to rescue the victims and apprehend the abductors”, he said.
There has been a surge in kidnapping cases across the country. Last week, 97 persons were killed and 58 kidnapped in Nigeria.
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