- The victims were kidnapped on Thursday evening
- The police in Kwara confirmed the development
- It said search and rescue of the victims have begun
Two persons have been abducted in Isanlu-Isin town, Isin Local Government of Kwara State.
The were reported kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers around 7 pm on Thursday.
The two victims were identified as one Femi Ajayi of Baptist Grammar School, Isanlu-Isin, and his father.
The kidnappers allegedly damaged their vehicle and took away the two victims to an unknown destination.
The spokesman of the state police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the development.
He said “the police commissioner, Ebun Oluwarotimi Adelesi, has dispatched teams of policemen supported by hunters and vigilante to the town for possible search and rescue of the abductees, please.”
Recall that at the maiden press briefing on assumption of duty in the state, the police commissioner declared that there will be no breathing space for criminals and cultists in the state anymore.
In another development, One Yusuf Isah has been apprehended in connection with the attack on the senior pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, the police have said.
Recall that gunmen had in October 2022 ambushed the convoy of the cleric and opened fire on it along the Benin-Auchi Road in Edo State.
Six persons, including three policemen, were killed in the attack.
However, the police on Thursday said 32-year-old Isah has been arrested in connection to the attack.
The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure while addressing journalists during the parading of the suspect in Abuja.
He stated that the suspect was arrested by operatives of the Intelligence Rapid Team arrested Isah following an intensive investigation.
He said five AK 47, two K2 assault rifles, and 180 live ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
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