The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has confirmed the kidnapping of six marketers from a Lagos-based real estate firm at Oyebola village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.
Ogunlowo told our correspondent in a telephone interview that the marketers were abducted while visiting the company’s land to gather information for marketing purposes.
“They brought marketers from Lagos to inspect the land so they could have the necessary details to market it to interested members of the public. During the visit, six people were abducted. It happened on Friday, and the command has been working on the case since. We will ensure these individuals regain their freedom,” the commissioner said.
A resident of a neighbouring community, speaking on condition of anonymity, had earlier reported the attack.
The abduction adds to a recent spike in kidnappings across the country, including 38 worshippers in Kwara State and 24 students in Kebbi State, all of whom have since been released.
However, many Nigerians remain in captivity, including over 250 people abducted from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, where gunmen reportedly killed a security guard and kidnapped around 300 pupils, students, and staff. Fifty students reportedly escaped during the attack.
