We’re still searching for abducted Obasanjo workers: Police
The Ogun command of the Nigerian Police Force say it is on the trail of the abductors of three workers of Obasanjo Farm Limited.
Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi, who gave an update on the abduction on Thursday in Abeokuta, said the workers would soon be rescued.
The workers at the former President Olusegun Obasanjo Farm, located at Kobape area in Obafemi-Owode Local Government area of Ogun, were kidnapped on Wednesday evening at Seseri Village.
A witness said, “They were abducted in the evening at Seseri Village, after their Hilux car was shot at by the gunmen, who took them away.”
Mr Oyeyemi said that police had since detailed its anti-kidnapping unit to comb the areas.
He assured people of the state that the abductors would soon be arrested, while the captives would regain their freedom.
The police spokesman reiterated the command’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.
(NAN)
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