A gang of armed men have abducted three people travelling in Ekiti State.
According to reports, the gunmen killed one Taiwo Olawale, kidnapped his wife and two others.
Taiwo is said to be husband of one of the captives, a d was reportedly shot while driving, and he died on the spot.
Confirming the incident, security sources, who pleaded anonymity said the incident happened around 5:30 PM near Oyimo River, along Emure-Eporo road in Emure.
It was gathered that Oluwole and his wife were returning to Akure after attending a family event in Emure when their vehicle, a Toyota Camry, was ambushed.
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One source reported,
“Taiwo Oluwole was killed, while his wife and two others were taken into captivity inside the bush. He was shot while the vehicle was in motion and died instantly. His corpse has been deposited at the Emure Ekiti General Hospital.”
Also, a resident, identified as Akin who confirmed the incident stated that the kidnappers have not yet contacted the family to demand ransom.
He said,
“The late Taiwo was returning to Akure after attending a family event in the town. He was driving his Toyota Camry when they came under heavy gunfire from the bush, killing him instantly.
“The kidnappers then took the family through the forest in the Eporo area of the town. We have not been able to speak to them, and the kidnappers have not contacted the family yet.”
The Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, did not respond to calls or messages as of the time of filing this report.
