In a distressing development, approximately 20 travellers were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway on Sunday around 9 p.m.
The incident took place between the Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township.
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Wemmy Osude, Chairman of the Ilisan Development Council, informed newsmen that the kidnapping occurred between the Area Command and the Ilisan City Gate.
“A resident of Ilisan, whose name is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly shot in the knee and is currently receiving medical treatment at Babcock Teaching Hospital,” Osude stated. “The other victims were taken into the bush.”
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Osude advised people to exercise caution and reach out to loved ones who might be travelling on that route. “Please contact your loved ones who may be plying that road at about this time to be cautious,” he added.
The Ilisan Development Council Chairman confirmed that he had spoken with the Sagamu Police Area Commander regarding the incident.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and we are hopeful that all security agents will mobilize to rescue the abducted individuals.”
Further details on the incident are awaited as security forces are expected to launch a manhunt for the kidnappers.
