The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has confirmed the abduction of six marketers from a Lagos-based real estate company. The kidnapping occurred on Friday at Oyebola village in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state.
The Commissioner disclosed in a phone interview that the marketers were kidnapped while inspecting the company’s land, intending to gather information for marketing the property to prospective buyers.
“So, they brought some marketers from Lagos to come and see the land so that they can have the requisite information to market the land for the members of the public who are interested. It was during their visit to this land that the six people were abducted. It happened on Friday, and the command had been on it since, and we shall definitely ensure that these people regain their freedom,” Ogunlowo said.
Escalating Abduction Crisis
The incident comes amid a continued surge in abductions across Nigeria. The crisis is not confined to rural areas, as previous attacks include:
- The kidnapping of 38 worshippers in Kwara State and 24 students in Kebbi State, all of whom have since been released.
- Over 250 individuals remain in captivity following the mass abduction from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. During that attack, gunmen reportedly killed a security guard and kidnapped around 300 pupils, students, and staff, while 50 students managed to escape.
The Ogun State Police Command assures the public that efforts are underway to ensure the safe rescue of the six abducted marketers.
Source: Punch Online
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