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Gunmen Invade Ogun Community, Abduct Three Family Members


The Ogun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the abduction of three members of a family by suspected gunmen at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, in Ijebu Ode area of the state.

The victims were reportedly abducted around 7pm on Monday when about 15 armed men invaded the community.

The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident to our correspondent, saying the command had activated tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

Eyewitnesses and family members said the gunmen, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community unexpectedly, throwing residents into panic.

The assailants were said to have invaded the family residence, ransacked the house and abducted three members of the family.

A community leader in Ipojo Golden Estate, Mr Kehinde, described the incident as disturbing and called on the government to strengthen security in the area.

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