The Digest:
Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than seven passengers along the Kishi/Igbeti road in Irepo Local Government Area of Oyo State, near the proposed Oyo Empire University. The victims include the driver and passengers of a commercial Volkswagen Gulf and a truck. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, throwing the neighbourhood into panic. Eyewitnesses reported that the victims were threatened with guns before being marched into the nearby bush. Their whereabouts remain unknown, and the abductors have yet to establish contact with relatives. Police Public Relations Officer Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed the incident, stating that operational assets have been deployed for rescue efforts. "The coordinated search and rescue efforts are currently underway, with security operatives combing the surrounding areas and intensifying intelligence gathering to track down the suspects," he said. The command urged residents to remain calm and provide any useful information.
Key Points
- The abduction of seven persons marks another security breach on Oyo roads.
- The pre-dawn timing suggests coordinated operation by the kidnappers.
- No contact from abductors yet leaves families in agonizing uncertainty.
- Police deployment indicates priority response to politically connected area.
- The incident adds to growing insecurity along inter-state routes.
Sources: Tribune Online
