Ondo Kidnap: 8 Victims Escape From Abductors

At least 8 of the 25 church choristers, who were kidnapped along Owo/Ose road
axis of Ondo state have escaped from their suspected abductors.

Nigerian Cable News Online earlier reported how the 25 travelers were on Friday Afternoon abducted by suspected kidnapper in Ose local government area of Ondo state,

The victims, it was gathered, are choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Igan, Akure, the Ondo state capital, who were going for a programme in Ose council area, at least two of who belong to the same family.

A source who preferred anonymity disclosed that the victims miraculously escaped after the suspects had collected their mobile phones.

Confirming the escape, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya however said the victims were rescued by police operatives.

She said “ 8 victims rescued, effort is on to rescue others unhurt.

“The rescued victims said they are members of CAC Oke Igann , Akure.

“ They were on their way to a burial wake , on getting to Ajagbale via Elegbeka on ifon/ owo expressway they, were accosted by 5 unknown gunmen who shot sporadically and forcefully took them in to the bush.” she added.

Details later…