Unknown gunmen kidnap 16 market women, others in Ondo

About 16 Ondo State market women leaders and some passengers were kidnapped by unknown gunmen along Owo-Akure road of Ondo State on Saturday.

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The Iyaloja of Isua-Akoko in the Akoko North East area, Chief (Mrs) Helen Edward was among the people abducted.

Security operatives were able to rescue 10 persons and four out of the gunmen were apprehended.

The market women were on their way to the Ondo State capital, Akure for their monthly meeting when the incident happened.

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A reliable sources told our reporter that the driver of the bus which conveyed the victims who was released by the kidnappers said the abductors asked him to go home and inform the families of the victims.

Meanwhile, their abduction had created apprehension and anxiety in the ancient city.

Speaking with reporters, the state police image maker Tee Leo lkoro confirmed the abduction of 16 persons including the market women leaders.

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He said that the remaining victims would soon be rescued unhurt by the police.

The police spokesperson said that police detectives are presently combing the forest where the victims were hidden.

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