TENSION Hits Yorubaland As Gunmen Did This Shocking Thing To 20 Travellers Along Ijebu- Ode/Sagamu Expressway
About twenty travelers have reportedly been abducted by gunmen on the Sagamu- Ijebu- Ode Expressway. The ambush took place on Sunday near the Sagamu area command of the Nigeria Police Force and the township of Ilishan.
Despite the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odutola, dismissing the report as false, local sources provided a different account. Wemmy Osude, a resident and chairman of the Ilishan Development Council, confirmed that a victim had been shot in the knee during the incident. This victim, a resident of Ilisan Remo, is currently receiving medical treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
Osude shared that the information reaching him indicated a kidnapping event occurred between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate. He revealed that the injured resident was shot in the knee and is now under medical care at Babcock Teaching Hospital. According to Osude, other victims were forcibly taken into the surrounding bush.
He also mentioned that he had communicated with the resident who is receiving treatment and assured that the individual’ s condition is stable. Osude expressed his concern over the incident and disclosed that he had discussions with the Sagamu Area Commander. He voiced his hope that security forces would actively pursue the gunmen and work towards the safe rescue of the abducted individuals.
The incident has sparked significant concern among local residents and authorities, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region. The expressway, a crucial route for travelers, has become a hotspot for such criminal activities, raising alarm about the safety of those who frequently use this road.
Efforts to rescue the kidnapped victims are expected to intensify, with security agencies likely to deploy more resources to track down the perpetrators. The local community remains on high alert, hoping for swift and effective action from law enforcement to address this alarming situation.
In the wake of this incident, the call for enhanced security measures along the Sagamu- Ijebu- Ode Expressway has become more urgent. Residents and travelers alike are looking to the authorities for reassurance and a more robust presence to deter such criminal acts in the future.
The abduction has also brought to light the broader issue of insecurity in the region, prompting discussions on the need for improved strategies and collaboration among security agencies. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on the safe recovery of the kidnapped individuals and the apprehension of the culprits responsible for this brazen act.
