Three kidnapped victims rescued unhurt in Ogun state, says police
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued three victims of a kidnap syndicate who were abducted along Siun/Ajura road in Ogere Remo area of the state
Penpushing reports that, the Command Public Relations Officer Abimbola Oyeyemi who made this known on Saturday said the victims include: Jibril Afolabi,Alhaji Amusat Taofeek and Balikis Mohammed who were coming from Ilorin Kwara state heading to Owode Egbado when their vehicle was double crossed at about 3 a.m by some gunmen who dragged them into the bush while other passengers escaped.
The police spokesman said receiving the information, the commissioner of police Edward Ajogun directed the Area Commander Shagamu to mobilize men from all the division within the area and go after the hoodlums and equally ordered the command’s anti kidnapping unit as well as SWAT to move to the scene.
Penpushing further reports that,he said the entire bush was cordoned off, and combed thoroughly with the assistance of hunters, local vigilantes and men of so safe corp, adding that the heat on the suspects made them to abandoned the victims and took to flight.
Meanwhile, Oyeyemi said no ransom was paid before and after the rescue operations, adding the rescued victims have been escorted to their destination at Owode Egbado as at the time of filing this report
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