Gunmen abduct 60-year-old trader in Ibadan

…Police Launch Rescue Operation

By Adeola Badru
A 60-year-old building materials trader has been abducted by armed men in the Monatan area of Ibadan, Oyo State, prompting a rescue operation by the police.

The incident occurred on Saturday at about 8:47 p.m. along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road, where the victim was reportedly intercepted while returning home.

Preliminary reports indicate that four masked gunmen accosted the trader and forcibly whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olayinka Ayanlade, said operatives responded promptly after receiving the report.

“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives swiftly visited the scene and activated necessary operational measures aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators,” he said.

He added that efforts were ongoing, with security operatives deploying available resources to secure the victim’s safe release and bring those responsible to justice.

The police assured residents of their commitment to tackling crime and maintaining security across the state.

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