The Osun State Police Command on Saturday announced the release of seven travellers who were abducted along Osogbo/Obokun road in the state.
The travelers were kidnapped by suspected herdsmen on Tuesday 2nd March night around 7:30 pm along the road after Ajenbandele village in Ibokun Council Area of the State.
The attack on the travellers led to the death of one of the passengers, whose identity is yet to be established, while two female passengers sustained injuries.
Mr. Olawale Olokode, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, had announced after the attack that his men, member of Amotekun, Vigilante, and Hunters had begun combing the forest to secure the release of the victims.
The spokesperson of Osun Police Command, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola said in a statement the release of the victims was achieved through the frantic efforts of Police and support from other security outfits.
“The victims were released due to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies. The victims will soon be reunited with their families.
“The Commissioner of Police appeals to the good citizens of the State to collaborate with Police to get rid of all criminal elements from the State while assuring the members of the public/commuters of their safety as security measures have been put in place to forestall future occurrence,” she added.
