Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a village head and his wife in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Timenews gathered that the duo were kidnapped on Tuesday night.
According to reports, the gunmen stormed Araromi village in Bakatari area of Ibadan and took Baale of Araromi village, Chief Tafa Apanpa and his wife away.
Bakatari which is one of the towns in Ido local government area of Ibadan is located along the Ibadan-Abeokuta Road. It is a border town between Oyo and Ogun states.
A residents of the area said that the abduction of the village head and his wife occurred during the rain that was experienced in some parts of Ibadan Tuesday night.
However, the whereabouts of the duo is still unknown as at the time of filing this report on Wednesday.
A resident of the area who pleaded not to be named said, “It is true.
“The Baale has been kidnapped.”
Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Mr Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident.
Osifeso on Wednesday morning disclosed that efforts have been put in place to secure the release of the victims.
“The incident happened very late on Tuesday, 22nd of June, 2021at ARARO village.
“Efforts are in top gear to rescue both victims and as well apprehend the abductors, please.”
