BREAKING: Two Killed, Five Kidnapped as Gunmen Attack Travelers in Ondo State
In a shocking turn of events, two travelers were killed, and five others were kidnapped by gunmen on Ifon/Owo Road in Ose Local Government area of Ondo State. The attack, which occurred on Friday night, has sent shockwaves throughout the region.
According to reports, the attack happened when a commercial vehicle was coming from the South-Eastern part of the country, carrying passengers to Owo axis. The spokesperson for the Police in the state, SP Fumilayo Odunlami-Omisanyan, confirmed the incident, but said the command was yet to ascertain the exact number of passengers in the attacked vehicle.
Odunlami-Omisanyan also stated that policemen had been deployed to comb the area to ensure that the kidnapped victims were rescued. A man, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that the driver of the attacked vehicle and a female passenger were shot dead at the scene of the incident. Some passengers escaped with varying degrees of injuries.
This disturbing incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased security measures to protect citizens and prevent similar attacks from occurring in the future. As authorities work to rescue the kidnapped victims, citizens are left to grapple with the senseless violence and the devastating consequences it brings.
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