The Oyo State Police Command, Monday, confirmed that gunmen have abducted the Anglican Bishop of Jebba Diocese of Kwara State, Reverend Oluwaseun Aderogba, as well as his wife and driver.
The Police Public Relations of the command, Adewale Osifeso,who confirmed the incident in a press statement said the victims were abducted on Sunday along the new Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo State.
Osifeso said one Reverend Adekunle Adeluwa reported the incident at the Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters.
The Police Spokesperson said preliminary investigations revealed that the victims’ vehicle had broken down while traveling from Yewa in Ogun State to Jebba in Kwara.
He further revealed that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command had been directed to take over the operation that would lead to the rescue of the victims.
“All the tactical teams of the Command Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations,” the police spokesman said.
“Meanwhile, a discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is simultaneously been vigorously embarked upon to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt.
“While enjoining members of the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, the General Public are assured of their safety as they go about their lawful activities.”