Awarenessinfo Media has gathered that suspected bandits have struck again, abducting 10 people in two communities in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning, has left residents in fear and anxiety.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen struck in Ahun and Oro-Ago communities, making away with six and four people, respectively. The abductees include a sawmill operator, Clement Emmanuel, and his apprentice, Solomon, who were seized while cutting trees on a farm in Ahun village.
The wife of one of the victims, Clement Emmanuel, has confirmed the incident and revealed that the kidnappers have contacted the family, demanding a ransom of N10 million for the release of two of the victims. "Please, help plead with them to release my husband," she pleaded.
Sources close to the matter say that the abductees, Adewole and Adebayo, were taken while preparing to burn felled trees to produce charcoal. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage in the community.
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that it is aware of the attack, but an official statement is yet to be issued. However, the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, has revealed that his men have been working tirelessly to combat the menace of kidnapping in the state.
"We have carried out a coordinated joint intelligence-led operation in Oro-Ago, following intercepted communications revealing plans by a suspected kidnapping syndicate to infiltrate the area," Ojo said. The operation led to the arrest of 10 suspects, including a mechanic and a logistics operative, and the recovery of 10 Bajaj Boxer motorcycles suspected to be operational assets for kidnapping and banditry activities.
The police are urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the safe release of the abductees. The state government has yet to comment on the incident.
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