Residents abandon Ogun communities after deadly abduction attempt
Some residents of Fowowawo, Ajerogun, and Magbon-Etido in Obafemi-Owode, Ogun State, have fled their homes after a failed abduction led to six deaths. The incident has left the usually busy communities deserted, with many houses and shops locked up. Babaseyi Oluseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed that a soldier, a local hunter, and four others died in the attack. Community leaders and residents expressed fear of further attacks, recalling a similar kidnapping incident about three years ago.
What happened
- Suspected kidnappers invaded a dredging site in an attempt to abduct a Chinese national, resulting in six deaths.
- Babaseyi Oluseyi confirmed that a soldier, a local hunter, and four others were killed, and one suspected kidnapper was shot dead during a gunfight.
- The Baale of Ajerogun, Nurudeen Salisu, said four people were abducted, and three were killed by the kidnappers.
- Residents and community leaders reported that many people have fled the area due to fear and uncertainty.
- The Ogun State Police Command assured residents that the incident is not related to banditry and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects.
