Gunmen have kidnapped no fewer than 20 travellers along the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway on Sunday at about 9. pm
The travellers were reportedly said to have been ambushed between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township.
The Council Chairman of Ilisan Development , Wemmy Osude in statement to newsmen said “information reaching him suggests that the kidnapping incident occurred between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate.”
According to Osude, “A resident of Ilisan (name unconfirmed) was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention at Babcock Teaching Hospital.
“Other victims were taken into the bush. While waiting for additional information, please contact your loved ones who may be plying that road at about this time to be cautious.”
Osude who confirmed the incident also disclosed that he had spoken to the Sagamu Police Area Commander about the kidnap incident.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and hopefully, we trust that all the security agents will go after these criminals and rescue these people.”