Monday, July 1, 2024 -About 20 travellers have been reportedly kidnapped along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway by gunmen who attacked the commercial bus they boarded on Sunday, June 30, at about 9. pm
The gunmen were said to have ambushed the
travellers between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan
township. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the chairman of the Ilisan
Development Council Chairman, Wemmy Osude, said the information reaching him
suggests that the kidnapping incident occurred between the Area Command and
Ilisan City Gate.
“A resident of Ilisan (name
unconfirmed) was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention
at Babcock Teaching Hospital. Other victims were taken into the bush. While
waiting for additional information, please contact your loved ones who may be
plying that road at about this time to be cautious.
I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander
about this incident, and hopefully, we trust that all the security agents will
go after these criminals and rescue these people.” he said
The state police command is yet to confirm
the incident.
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