Three family members abducted as gunmen invade Ogun estate

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Suspected gunmen on Monday abducted three members of the same family after invading a residential estate in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State.

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The incident occurred at Ipojo Golden Estate in the Oke-Eri area of the town around 7 p.m., when about 15 armed men reportedly stormed the estate with sophisticated weapons.

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According to reports, the gunmen forcefully entered the residence, ransacked the building and whisked away the victims.

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The head of the family, Yesiru Badewa, was said to be away on official duty when the attackers struck.

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The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday.

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According to him, the command has intensified tactical and intelligence operations aimed at rescuing the victims and apprehending the kidnappers.

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“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the incident at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, Ijebu-Ode, and has intensified tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.

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Babaseyi added that the command remained committed to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.

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