Terrorists abduct OPC chieftain, two others during ransom delivery in Kwara

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By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin

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Confusion has trailed the abduction of a chieftain of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, alongside two other persons in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

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It was gathered that Fabiyi was abducted alongside a driver and another associate while reportedly travelling to deliver ransom and other items meant for the release of a previously kidnapped victim.

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Sources said the team was conveying about ₦30 million, five motorcycles and three bags of rice when they were ambushed by armed men in the area.

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According to information obtained, the ransom delivery was linked to efforts to secure the release of a victim who was earlier abducted in the same community.

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A source close to the development said the abducted victim had allegedly been killed by the kidnappers before the ransom team arrived, a development unknown to those sent on the mission.

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The abductors were said to have directed the team into a forested area along a route linking Kwara and Kogi states before they were reportedly seized at gunpoint.

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It was further gathered that the OPC chieftain had consulted before embarking on the journey, with a spiritual warning allegedly advising him against the trip.

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However, the warning was reportedly ignored.

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A source said the incident was not initially reported to security agencies.

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When contacted, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the command was not formally informed of any kidnapping involving an OPC member at the time of inquiry.

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He added that police would investigate the matter once a formal report is received.

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