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Suspected kidnappers have abducted a couple, identified as Mr and Mrs Jamiu Olawale, in Ilu-Abo, a community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday night, February 20.
According to reports, the victims had just returned from their shop and were in front of their house when the assailants, who were armed with guns, emerged from a nearby bush and whisked them away.
During the attack, the gunmen were also said to have shot at one of the couple’s neighbours, Patrick Ilumaro, who was sitting in front of his home. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command said efforts are underway to rescue the couple unharmed and arrest the perpetrators. He added that the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, had immediately deployed tactical teams alongside conventional operatives to comb the surrounding bushes and adjoining areas in a bid to rescue the victims safely and apprehend those responsible.
The spokesperson appealed to members of the public to remain calm and provide credible and actionable information to the nearest police station to aid the ongoing investigation.
