TIMOTHY AGBOR, OSOGBO
OSUN State Police have said the seven travellers kidnapped last Tuesday along Ibokun/Osogbo road have been released.
The commuters were kidnapped by an armed group, according to a statement by the Osun Police Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola.
Opalola said, “The victims were released due to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies.
“The victims will soon be reunited with their families.”
She said the police command would ensure that future oçcurence was prevented.
“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 and commuters of their safety as security measures have been put in place to forestall future occurrence,” the PPRO said.
