Suspected Bandits Inv∆de Ogun State Estate, ∆bduct Three Family Members
Suspected Bandits Invade Ogun State Estate, Abduct Three Family Members
The attackers were said to have stormed the estate at about 7pm, causing chaos and fear among residents as sporadic gunfire reportedly sent people scrambling for safety.
Panic gripped residents of Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, after heavily armed gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded the community on Monday evening and abducted three members of the same family.
The attackers were said to have stormed the estate at about 7pm, causing chaos and fear among residents as sporadic gunfire reportedly sent people scrambling for safety.
Quoting sources familiar with the incident, ChannelsTV reported that the assailants, estimated to be about 15 in number, arrived armed with sophisticated weapons and forcefully gained access to the victims’ residence.
The gunmen reportedly ransacked the building before whisking away the three occupants to an unknown destination.
It was gathered that the head of the family, Yesiru Badewa, was not at home when the attack occurred, as he was said to be away on official duty.
Speaking on the incident, Badewa described the abduction as devastating, expressing particular concern over the health condition of one of the victims who was reportedly ill before being taken away.
“This has devastated us. One of those abducted is sick, and we are worried her condition may deteriorate in captivity. We appeal to the authorities and kind-hearted Nigerians to come to our aid,” he said.
The incident has further raised concerns among residents over the security situation in parts of Ogun State amid increasing reports of kidnapping and violent attacks in residential communities.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, said security operatives had launched coordinated tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend those behind the attack.
“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the incident at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, Ijebu-Ode, and has intensified tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.
Babaseyi added that the command remained resolute in its efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes, while urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that could aid ongoing investigations and rescue efforts.
