Gunmen Abduct Travellers in Otu Town, Oyo State

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Gunmen Suspected to be Kidnappers have abducted 2 people in the very early hours of today, Saturday, January 20.

The incident occurred in Otu town in Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyi state.

The identities of the victims have been given as Dayo Olayanju and the wife of one Kehinde Obasola.

Obasola is said to have escaped with gunshot wounds, but his wife was kidnapped by the gunmen.

The whereabouts of the victims is still not known but community leader in the local government area told newsmen that the incident occurred on Saturday morning.

The community leader said, “It is true. It happened around 2 am today.

“I have confirmed it. The two people kidnapped are Dayo Olayanju and wife of Kehinde Obasola. Kehinde Obasola escaped with gunshots but his wife was kidnapped.”

Efforts to reach the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Adewale Osifeso, proved to be abortive as calls to his phone line were not answered.