
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has confirmed the abduction of six marketers from a Lagos-based real estate firm on Sunday at Oyebola village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. The victims were reportedly on an inspection assignment when armed men ambushed them and whisked them into a nearby forest, sparking panic among residents and industry stakeholders.
According to the police chief, tactical units have been deployed to the affected axis, working alongside local security groups to comb the surrounding bushes in pursuit of the kidnappers. Ogunlowo assured the public that the command is treating the incident with utmost urgency, stressing that every effort is being made to secure the safe release of the abducted marketers and restore calm to the community.
As security operations intensify, families of the victims and the real estate firm wait anxiously for positive news, while concerns continue to mount over the growing trend of targeted abductions across the region. Will the swift response from security agencies be enough to ensure the timely rescue of the victims and curb further attacks in Ogun State? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news