Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a village head and his wife in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
They stormed Araromi village in Bakatari area of Ibadan and took Baale of Araromi village, Chief Tafa Apanpa and his wife away on Tuesday night.
A residents of the area said that the abduction of the village head and his wife occurred during the rain in some parts of Ibadan Tuesday night.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident.
Osifeso Wednesday morning said efforts have been put in place to secure the release of the victims.
“The incident happened very late on Tuesday, 22nd of June, 2021at ARARO village.Efforts are in top gear to rescue both victims and as well apprehend the abductors, please.”
