Gunshots in Owo as kidnappers invade pastor’s residence

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command on Sunday night engaged immoderate transgression elements suspected to beryllium kidnappers successful a weapon conflict successful Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this successful a connection connected Monday, said the weapon conflict ensued successful the country pursuing an effort by a six-man kidnappers to abduct the Chairman of Ojana New Area, Pastor Taiwo Taiwo.

According to the statement, the incidental occurred astatine astir 7:05 p.m. erstwhile the bid received a distress telephone astir the activities of the transgression elements.

The PPRO said the assailants subsequently abandoned their plans, starring to the rescue of the intended unfortunate and his family.

The connection reads, “At astir 7:05 p.m. erstwhile the Police received a distress telephone indicating that a six-man equipped kidnapping pack had stormed the residence of Pastor Taiwo Taiwo, Chairman of Ojana New Area, Owo, with the volition of abducting him.

“Acting promptly connected the information, the Divisional Police Officer, B Division, Owo, mobilized and led a patrol squad to the scene.

“Upon arrival, the operatives encountered the equipped assailants, starring to an speech of gunfire.

“The superior tactical effect and determination of the constabulary operati...