An Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) chieftain, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, and two other individuals have been abducted by suspected terrorists while reportedly delivering ransom for the release of a kidnapping victim in Kwara State.
The incident occurred in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area, where the trio were said to be transporting about ₦30 million, five motorcycles and three bags of rice demanded by the abductors.
According to sources, the group was on its way to secure the release of a victim who had earlier been kidnapped in the community when they were ambushed by armed men.
It was gathered that the kidnappers had allegedly killed the original victim before the ransom team arrived, although those sent on
the mission were unaware of the development.The abductors reportedly directed the team to a forest along the Kwara-Kogi boundary before seizing them at gunpoint and taking them away.
Sources further claimed that Fabiyi had sought spiritual guidance before embarking on the journey and was allegedly warned against making the trip. However, he reportedly ignored the warning.
The incident was said not to have been immediately reported to security agencies.
When contacted, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the command had not received any formal report regarding the alleged abduction of the OPC chieftain. He added that the police investigation once an official complaint is lodged.
