Police confirm abduction of seven travellers in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of seven travellers on the Owo-Ipele-Benin highway.
The spokesperson for the command, Chief Superintendent of Police, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident to reporters yesterday in Akure.
“Seven people were abducted and investigation is ongoing. Update on the incident will be provided soon,” Odunlami said. A family member of one of the victims, who pleaded anonymity, said they were abducted on Saturday night while returning from a Southsouth state to Akure.
“The assailants ambushed the travellers, forcing them out of their commercial vehicle, which was later found abandoned by the roadside, prompting other motorists to raise the alarm,” the source said.
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