Suspected kidnappers at gunpoint
abducted Moses Yakubu and his wife on Sunday morning in Akunnu Akoko, Akoko North East
Local Government Area of Ondo state.
It was gathered that the couple who were heading to
Akure, Ondo state capital, from Okene, Kogi state, for their wedding
ceremony, were kidnapped with some family members, including the best
man and chief brides maid.
According to sources, the couple were stopped by the
kidnappers in Akunnu, ordering them out of the car at gunpoint and
dragged the couple and some of their friends away into the forest.
The father of the bride, Mr Ahmed Amodu, who confirmed the
incident, said the armed men took away the couple, but said the bride
and her sister have been set free by the kidnappers few hours after
their abduction.
He however said the groom and four others including two
males and two females are still in the custody of the gunmen, saying
there was no contact about their where about and no ransom demanded.
Confirming the kidnap, the state Police Public Relations
Officer (PPRO), Femi Joseph, said the command has swung into action to
rescue the five victims from the kidnappers.
Joseph said detectives from the command have been combing
the area and the forest in Akunnu to rescue the victims, assuring that
the victims will be rescued unhurt, while the kidnappers will not go
unpunished.
Source: Tribune
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