Unknown Gunmen Raid Osun Settlement, Kidnap Resident

By Adenitan Akinola 

Some gunmen have reportedly invaded Ago Igbira, a Fulani settlement in Ila, Ila-Orangun Local Government Area of Osun, kidnapping one resident.

According to the residents, who confirmed the development, the village was attacked between 11 pm on Tuesday 11 and 12 am Wednesday 12, 2023.

It was gathered that the gunmen suspected to be Fulanis succeeded in whisking away one Muhammad Jubril (30) to an unknown destination.

However, one Hassan Jubril was injured during the ensuing shootout.

Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Yemisi Opalola said police in collaboration with Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJF) had already swung into action and combed the whole area.

She said: “On 12/04/23 at about 7 am, one Seriki Fulani Mohammed Kajibo ‘m’ reported that unknown gunmen numbering about Eight (08) suspected to be Fulanis attacked Ago Igbira, a Fulani settlement between 11 pm 11/4/2023 and 12 am of 12/4/2023 and kidnapped one Mohammed Jubril ‘m’ aged 30years and one Hassan Jubril ‘m’ was injured during their shoot out.

“Immediately the incident was reported, Police in collaboration with Civilian Joint Taskforce (CJF) swung into action, and combed the whole area, where three (03) expended shells of AK47 rifles and cartridges were recovered from the scene. 

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