Six Marketers Abducted In Ogun State During Land Inspection, Police Promise Rescue
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has confirmed the kidnapping of six marketers from a Lagos-based real estate firm in Oyebola village, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.
Ogunlowo told reporters that the marketers were abducted while visiting the company’s land for an inspection.
“They brought some marketers from Lagos to view the land so they could gather the necessary information to market it to interested members of the public. During this visit, six people were abducted. It happened on Friday, and the command has been on it since. We will ensure these individuals regain their freedom,” the CP said.
A resident from a neighbouring community, speaking on condition of anonymity, had earlier reported the attack.
This incident adds to a growing wave of kidnappings across Nigeria, including the abduction of 38 worshippers in Kwara State and 24 students in Kebbi State, all of whom have since been released.
Many others remain in captivity, including over 250 people kidnapped from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. During that attack, gunmen reportedly killed a security guard and abducted around 300 pupils, students, and staff, while 50 students managed to escape.
