From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
At least two persons were at the weekend killed, while five persons were kidnapped by suspected kidnappers operating along Ifon/Owo express road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The victims were said to be travelers who were on transit along the road.
The state police command has confirmed the incident, informing that efforts are already on ground to rescue the kidnapped victims.
It was gathered that the driver of the attacked commercial vehicle and a female passenger were shot dead at the scene of the incident, while five other passengers including a corps member were whisked away by the suspected kidnappers.
However, two of the passengers escaped with various degrees of wounds along.
A source in the community hinted that the vehicle was coming from Anambra State with the passengers heading to Owo and Akure.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Funmilayo Odunlami who confirmed the sad incident said the police had already combed the forest on the road with a view to rescuing the kidnapped victims.
Odunlami said efforts are already put in motion to apprehend those who perpetrated the derstardly act.