Men of the Ondo State Command of the South-West Security Network, code-named, “Amotekun” have rescued nine of the 12 abducted Lagos-bound travellers by suspected gunmen in the state.
The state Commander of Amotekun, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, told newsmen in Akure on Thursday that the victims were rescued after his men responded to a distress call from concerned citizens.
1st News also reports that the passengers, who were travelling from Abuja to Lagos in an 18-seater bus, were attacked and abducted by the armed men at the Idoani-Ifira axis.
The incident happened on Wednesday at a bad portion on Idoani-Ifira Road in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that there were sporadic shootings by the gunmen while carrying out their activities; and also later escaped into the forest with the bus passengers.
The Amotekun commander said that his men were still combing the bush to rescue the remaining three victims.
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“Our men responded to the gunshots and a distress call. They got there on time and were able to rescue nine of them.
“They took them to our office in Isua and released them after giving them the necessary attention.
“The vehicle and its driver have also been released to the police. We are now on the trail of the kidnappers to rescue the remaining three victims,” Adeleye said.
Mr Hakeem Sadiq, the Divisional Police Officer in Isua-Akoko, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Akure on Thursday.
Sadiq said that the anti-kidnapping unit was already working with other sister agencies; to ensure that the travellers were rescued unhurt.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, September 9, inaugurated four key projects in Imo; and also assured the people of more Federal Government’s presence in the state.
Addressing the people on the occasion in Owerri, Buhari said he was delighted to see the projects executed by Gov. Hope Uzodinma within a short time.
He said: “Seeing is believing. I received an invitation to come and see what the governor wanted me to see.
“I have seen it now, justified by his integrity in making sure he is working very hard; to get things that are necessary for the good life of the people of the state.
“I’m really impressed with what he has done.”
