Gunmen have once again struck in Kwara State, abducting passengers traveling in two private vehicles near Eleyin village, located in Isanlu-Isin, Isin Local Government Area.
This latest attack follows a similar incident that took place last week near Obbo-Aiyegunle, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of the state, where seven travelers en route to Offa from Abuja were kidnapped.
According to information gathered, the recent abduction occurred around 5:45 pm on Friday.
Eyewitnesses reported that heavily armed kidnappers blocked the highway, intercepted two private vehicles, and forced their occupants into the surrounding forest.
As of the time of this report, the exact whereabouts of the victims—who were traveling in Honda and Toyota vehicles—remain unknown.
Confirming the incident on Saturday evening, the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said that two of the victims, Ganiyu Ajayi and Kolawole Adeyemi, had already been rescued.
She noted that the successful rescue was the result of a joint operation involving the military and local vigilante groups.
Adetoun stated that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the remaining captives and to apprehend those responsible for the crime.
She called on residents to remain “calm, vigilant and supportive by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.”
She further assured the public: “The Command has intensified security measures across the area, including aggressive bush combing, strategic patrols and intelligence-driven operations to prevent further occurrences.”
“We assure the public that robust strategies are in place to tackle criminal activities and safeguard lives and property across the State.”
