Gunmen storm quarry site, kidnap 3 workers in Oyo

Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have stormed one of the quarry sites in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and abducted three of their workers.

It was gathered that the incident on Tuesday evening at Megabolex Quarry site, Idi Ayunre area, Ibadan.

The quarry site located along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road is in Oluyole local government area.

Newsflash Nigeria gathered that the workers were blocked at about 4:30pm on Tuesday when they were coming out of the site.

One of the workers, Tope Solomon, who escaped from the kidnappers by the whiskers, reported the incident at Idi Ayunre police station at about 4:50pm.

Solomon identified the abducted workers as Ubong Jacob, Amisu Isaac and Wasiu.

He noted that the abducted workers were taken to an unknown destination by their captors.

Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police command, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed the incident.

The police spokesman said that the police and hunters were already searching for the victims.

He added that efforts have been intensified to arrest the suspects.

He said “They were abducted on Tuesday. Despite our efforts, these criminals are still going behind to kidnap people.

“The police are collaborating with local hunters to ensure the release of the victims.

“Efforts are on to arrest the suspects. We have intesified efforts,” he said.

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