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JUST IN: Gunmen Abduct Obasanjo’s Workers In Ogun
- Gunmen have abducted Obasanjo’s workers in Ogun.
EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than three persons said to be workers of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Ogun State.
It was gathered that the workers were abducted on Wednesday evening at Kobape community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The victims, it was learnt, were staff of Obasanjo Holdings in the Kobape community.
It was further gathered that they were accosted by the gunmen while driving on the road.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed that the company’s Financial Controller, the Group Auditor, and the Group Store Manager were the victims of the incident.
The source further disclosed that the abducted workers were kidnapped around Seseri village after their Hilux vehicle was shot by the gunmen.
It was gathered that the victims were dragged into the bush and taken to an unknown destination.
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As gathered by EKOHOTBLOG, the incident was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the incident occurred around 6pm on Wednesday, saying, “Yes, the kidnapping happened around 6pm on Wednesday. There is one Obasanjo farm around the area in Kobape.
“Our men have begun searching for them and we will ensure they are rescued.”
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