Kidnappers ambush 20 travellers along Ijebu-Ode/Sagamu expressway


The injured is receiving medical treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital

On Sunday, travelers were ambushed near the Sagamu area command of the Nigeria Police Force and Ilishan township in Ogun state.
According to Wemmy Osude, a resident and chairman of the Ilishan Development Council, a victim was shot in the knee during the incident.
He confirmed that one of the victims, a resident of Ilishan Remo, is receiving medical treatment at Babcock University Teaching Hospital after being shot in the knee by the suspected gunmen.
“Information reaching me right now confirmed a kidnapping incident between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate, a resident was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention at Babcock Teaching Hospital. Other victims were taken into the bush,” he said.
Osude added that he had spoken to the resident receiving treatment.
“He is in a stable condition,” he said.

He also mentioned discussing the incident with the Sagamu Area Commander, expressing hope that security agents would pursue the criminals and rescue the abducted individuals.
This incident has not been confirmed by the police authorities in the state.

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