The Ogun State Police Command has initiated a manhunt to apprehend the kidnappers who abducted three members of a family from their residential estate in Ijebu-Ode. The operatives have also intensified tactical operations to rescue the victims and reunite them with their family.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, numbering about 15, reportedly stormed Ipojo Golden Estate in Oke-Eri with sophisticated weapons and abducted the three persons. The victims, two women and a man, are said to be family members.
Eyewitnesses reported that the kidnappers broke into a residence, searched through the building, and then abducted the three victims. The head of the affected family, Yesiru Badewa, who was reportedly on official duty at the time of the incident, expressed deep sadness over the abduction.
Badewa revealed that one of the female victims was ill, raising fears that her health condition might worsen in captivity. He appealed to the government and relevant authorities to urgently rescue the victims. “This has devastated us. One of those taken is sick, and we are worried her condition may deteriorate in captivity. We appeal to the authorities and kind-hearted Nigerians to come to our aid,” he said.
In a swift response, the Ogun State Police Command stated that efforts are in top gear to rescue the victims. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident and said the command has stepped up tactical operations to rescue the victims and arrest those responsible. He urged residents to remain calm and reaffirmed the command’s determination to combat kidnapping and protect lives and property across the state.
“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the incident at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, Ijebu Ode, and has intensified tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators. The Command remains proactive and committed to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state,” Babaseyi added.
