Peace Oladapo 
Gunmen have reportedly abducted 20 passengers on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode road, New Telegraph reports.
The kidnappers reportedly ambushed the travellers between Sagamu Area Command of the Nigeria Police and Ilisan township. One of the victims, an Ilisan Remo resident, was shot in the knee but managed to escape.
Confirming the occurrence, Otunba Wemmy Osude, Chairman of the Ilisan Development Council, stated that the victim was already undergoing medical attention at Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
Osude said “Information reaching me right now confirmed a kidnapping incident between the Area Command and Ilisan City Gate (formerly Delabo).
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“A resident of Ilisan (name unconfirmed) was reportedly shot in the knee and is receiving medical attention at Babcock Teaching Hospital. He is in stable condition.
“Other victims were taken into the bush. While waiting for additional information, please contact your loved ones who may be plying that road at about this time to be cautious”
Osude, who expressed hope that the abducted people would be freed, said he reported the matter to the Sagamu Area Commander.
“I have spoken to the Sagamu Area Commander about this incident, and hopefully, we trust that all the security agents will go after these criminals and rescue these people,” he said.
