Insecurity seems unabated as kidnappers in the early hours of Saturday, January 20, invadedĀ Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducted two and injured one person.
According to a resident and leader in the community, Mr. Johnson Kehinde who hinted the FRESHPAGE. He said the whereabouts of the kidnapped victims is yet to be ascertained while families have not been communicated by hydra-headed evils.
“As we navigate this challenging period, awaiting prompt action from our security forces, we earnestly pray for the safe return of the kidnapped and the comprehensive protection of all.
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“Your support is appreciated, and please keep Otu, the headquarters of Itesiwaju Local Government Area in Oyo State, in your thoughts and prayers. May God bring healing to our land”.
A source who spoke with FRESHPAGE.COM.NG said the incident happened in the night when gunmen approached the house of injured man. He said they shot at his entrance gate several times in order to gain access to the compound when they perceived light from the residence.
He said the man got injured from the bullets while his wife was abducted since he has been injured. FreshPage sources disclosed that another person was kidnapped from another house in the community.
The incident happened barely days after Iwere-Ile youths in Iwajowa LG staged a peaceful protest to demand for beefing up of security following incessant kidnapping, killing and robbery in the LG.
