The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, on Sunday confirmed that six marketers from a Lagos-based real estate firm were abducted at Oyebola village in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.
Ogunlowo, who spoke with our correspondent by telephone, said the victims were seized on Friday while inspecting the company’s land.
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According to him, the marketers had been brought from Lagos to familiarise themselves with the property so they could better promote it to potential buyers.
“It was during this visit that the six people were abducted. It happened on Friday, and the command has been on the case since then. We will ensure they regain their freedom,” he said.
A resident of a nearby community, who requested anonymity, had earlier reported the incident.
The abduction adds to a growing wave of kidnappings across the country, including the recent seizure of 38 worshippers in Kwara State and 24 students in Kebbi State — all of whom have been freed.
However, many Nigerians remain in captivity, including more than 250 people abducted from St. Mary’s Secondary and Primary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, where gunmen killed a security guard and took about 300 pupils, students, and staff. Fifty students later escaped.
