03-21-2021, 02:12 PM
Man allegedly shot while trying to rescue kidnapped Ogun community leader
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Gunmen has kidnapped a community leader at Imope -Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Tajudeen Omotayo.
Omotayo, popularly known as Oba Alade Meta, was abducted by the gunmen at Oke-eri area of the town, while returning from a trip to Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, March 20.
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It was gathered that the gunmen accosted the victim at about 3pm and whisked him away, leaving his car on the road.
According to one Kehinde Ola, a Benin Republic national was shot by the gunmen while trying to rescue the community leader.
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Spokesperson of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, said that operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit, Area Commander and DPOs have launched a manhunt for the suspected abductors towards rescuing the community leader.
"We had the report that a community leader was abducted at Imope. We are working towards ensuring his release in no distant time,” said Oyeyemi.
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Gunmen has kidnapped a community leader at Imope -Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Chief Tajudeen Omotayo.
Omotayo, popularly known as Oba Alade Meta, was abducted by the gunmen at Oke-eri area of the town, while returning from a trip to Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, March 20.
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It was gathered that the gunmen accosted the victim at about 3pm and whisked him away, leaving his car on the road.
According to one Kehinde Ola, a Benin Republic national was shot by the gunmen while trying to rescue the community leader.
![[Image: 60572ce3923a8.jpg]](https://alexis.lindaikejisblog.com/photos/shares/60572ce3923a8.jpg)
Spokesperson of the command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, said that operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit, Area Commander and DPOs have launched a manhunt for the suspected abductors towards rescuing the community leader.
"We had the report that a community leader was abducted at Imope. We are working towards ensuring his release in no distant time,” said Oyeyemi.
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