Police Rescue 3 Abducted Persons In Ekiti

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Police Rescue 3 Abducted Persons In Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police command said on Monday that it rescued three persons abducted at different locations.

A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Alberto Adeyemi, said two of the victims, Lola Akintunwa and a driver, Soji Jegede, were rescued from kidnappers along Igbara Odo-Ogotun road on Friday.

According to Mr. Adeyemi, Ms. Lola was abducted at about 5.15 p.m. along the same route on November 30, while Mr. Jegede was kidnapped at about 7.15p.m. on Friday.

He said both were rescued unhurt without the payment of a ransom.

“The duo had been reunited with members of their respective families. Investigation is in progress and efforts are being intensified to arrest the kidnappers,” he said.

Mr. Adeyemi said the third victim, Adeyomoye Alabi, lives at Adehun Street, Ado-Ekiti, and was kidnapped at her home on November 25 at about 8.30p.m. and taken to an unknown destination.

He said due to the “proactive” actions taken of the police, she was rescued and re-united with her family.

“She was rescued by a team of Police Detectives at Lazora area opposite Fayose market Ajilosun Ado-Ekiti. Efforts are on to arrest her abductors and I want to assure that the case is thoroughly being investigated,” he said.

The police spokesman appealed to those traveling on roads at this yuletide to be wary of the activities of kidnappers on the highway, and advised motorists to be vigilant and security conscious.

Mr. Adeyemi urged the public to give information to the police on any member of the public suspected to be engaging in criminal activities.