Gunmen Reportedly Abduct 18 Travellers In Oyo

• Ibarapa has been in the news of late over incessant attacks perpetrated by suspected criminal herders

Gunmen have reportedly abducted no fewer than 18 passengers from a commercial bus in the Ibarapa area of Oyo State.

It was gathered that the passengers were travelling to Oyo State from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital when the bus conveying them was ambushed and forced to a halt by suspected bandits.

The incident reportedly happened on Thursday morning between Igboora and Eruwa Road.

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Although residents of the area could not ascertain the actual number of those on the bus, all the occupants were said to have been been taken away by the gunmen.

The Secretary of the Farmers Union in Ibarapa, Taiwo Adeagbo, confirmed that the incident happened on Thursday morning.

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According to him, kidnapping had become almost a daily occurrence in the area, alleging that some residents were collaborating with outsiders to perpetrate the crime.

“The bus is still beside the road there between Eruwa and Igboora. I have told the police, I told our senator and others. I am saddened by these happenings,” he said.