Gunmen abduct Osun LG vice chairman

The Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Debo Farounbi, has been abducted by gunmen pursuing an onslaught connected Ora community, a borderline municipality on the Osun-Kwara boundary.

The incidental was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, who disclosed that Farounbi was abducted and that information operatives had launched efforts to rescue him.

According to accusation gathered by residents, the attackers invaded the assemblage astatine astir 10 p.m, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.

Residents alleged that 4 radical were initially abducted by the gunmen, including Farounbi. However, section volunteers and information unit reportedly engaged the attackers, forcing them to wantonness 3 of the victims.

A resident, who spoke, said the gunmen yet escaped with the section authorities vice chairman.

“Four people, including the Ifedayo Local Government Vice Chairman, were taken away. But the absorption from information unit forced them to wantonness 3 of the victims. They went distant with Farounbi,” the root said.

Confirming the incident, Ojelabi said information operatives responded instantly aft receiving accusation astir the attack.

“One idiosyncratic was abducted. He is simply a section authorities vice chairman, Hon. Debo Farounbi. Immediately the incide...