Suspected Herdsmen Attack Bus, Kidnap Passengers

– Armed men suspected to be Fulani herders kidnapped passengers in Osun

– Erstwhile chairman of Obokun Local Government, Mr. Sunday Ojo-Williams, an indigene of Imesi Ile, confirmed the attack

– The vigilante group working in Imesi Ile and policemen are combing the bush

Suspected Fulani herdsmen has attacked a commercial bus in Ajeoku, a village located between Otan Ile and Imesi town in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State and reportedly kidnapped some passengers.

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Erstwhile chairman of Obokun Local Government, Mr. Sunday Ojo-Williams, an indigene of Imesi Ile, confirmed the attack to our correspondent on Monday.

He explained that the vigilante group working in Imesi Ile and policemen immediately they got wind of the attack launched a rescue operation and were able to rescue some of the passengers.

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He added, “They are still there combing the bush for others that are still being held by the kidnappers.”

According to Spokesperson of Osun Police Command, Sade Odoro, said “Information on the incident is still sketchy. I will brief you in the afternoon.”

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