Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Baale of Araromi Village in Ibadan, Chief Tafa Apanpa, and his wife.
The duo were reported to have been kidnapped when the gunmen stormed the village located in Bakatari area of Ibadan, on Tuesday night.
Bakatari in Ido Local Government Area of Ibadan is a border town between Oyo and Ogun, located on the Ibadan-Abeokuta road.
A resident of the community, who pleaded anonymity, told newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, that the duo were kidnapped while it was raining on Tuesday night.
The source said that their whereabouts were still unknown as of the time of filing this report on Wednesday.
Confirming the incident, DSP Adewale Osifeso, the State Police Public Relations Officer said efforts had been put in place to secure the release of the victims.
“The incident happened very late on Tuesday 22nd of June, at Araromi Village.
“Efforts are in top gear to rescue both victims and apprehend the abductors, please,” he said.
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