By Ado Oyeyemi
Fear gripped residents of Kobape in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State after suspected kidnappers attacked a residence on Thursday evening, shooting a man and abducting two others.
The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m. when Al-haqq Shobakin stepped out to open the gate for Olayinka Obadimu, who was about to leave the premises. The armed assailants allegedly struck at that moment.
According to sources, Obadimu quickly sped away after noticing the attackers, while the gunmen opened fire, hitting Shobakin in the chest.
The attackers were said to have forced their way into the house, where they kidnapped two occupants identified as Kelvin Moyegun and Kehinde Rufai before fleeing the scene.
Shobakin was rushed to a private hospital in Abeokuta, where he is receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit.
Confirming the attack on Friday, the Ogun State Police Command said efforts were underway to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend those responsible.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that one victim sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.
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He added that police operatives had been mobilised to track down the kidnappers, secure the safe release of the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.
