Gunmen Abduct 20 Travellers, Shoot One on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted 20 travellers along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode expressway, leaving one victim injured.
According to reports, the abduction took place around 8 pm between the Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township. One of the victims, a resident of Ilisan Remo, was shot in the knee but managed to escape from the attackers.
Confirming the incident, Otunba Wemmy Osude, Chairman of Ilisan Development Council, disclosed that the injured victim was receiving medical treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital and was in stable condition.
Osude stated, “Information reaching me right now confirmed a kidnapping incident between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate (formerly Delabo). A resident of Ilisan (name unconfirmed) was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention at Babcock Teaching Hospital. He is in stable condition.”
He urged caution for those travelling along that route, advising them to contact their loved ones to be vigilant.
Expressing hope for the safe rescue of the abducted individuals, Osude reported the incident to the Sagamu Area Commander and called on security agencies to take swift action.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and hopefully, we trust that all the security agents will go after these criminals and rescue these people,” he emphasized.
As of the time of filing this report, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola, had not responded to calls for comment on the incident.
