Two travellers who were abducted at Wasinmi area, along Ife-Ibadan expressway in Osun State have been released.
AMILOADED had earlier reported that the victims, the driver and one passenger were kidnapped by suspected gunmen on 6th March, 2020 when they were said to be heading toward Ikire area.
However, in a statement on Tuesday by Osun police command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said the police with the support of other security agencies secured the release of the two victims.
Opalola disclosed that the victims were released in the early hours of today (Tuesday) owing to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies.
She further disclosed that no money was paid to secure the release of the victims.
According to the statement, “The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode, psc in his frantic efforts and the support from other security outfits has secured the release of the two abductees, the driver and one commuter, reportedly missing/kidnapped along Ibadan/Akure road on 6th March, 2021.
“The victims were released in the early hours of today, 9th March, 2021 owing to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies. No money was paid.
“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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