No fewer than seven of the abducted passengers who were kidnapped by suspected gunmen on 2nd March, 2021 along Ibokun/Osogbo road have regained freedom.
In a statement signed by the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Opalola Yemisi on Friday, said with the frantic efforts and support from other security outfits, they were able to secure the seven abductees.
Yemisi revealed that the victims were released due to the pressure mounted on the abductors and other security agencies.
She further disclosed that the victims will soon be reunited with their families.
The statement reads: “The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode, psc in his frantic efforts, and support from other security outfits has secured the release of seven abductees kidnapped along Ibokun/Osogbo road on 2nd March, 2021.
“The victims were released due to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies. The victims will soon be reunited with their families.
“The Commissioner of Police appeals to the good citizens of the State to collaborate with Police to get rid of all criminal elements from the State, while assuring the members of the public/commuters of their safety as security measures have been put in place to forestall future occurrence.”
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