Crime

By Kayode Oguntona

Residents of Ajegunle village, near Awe in Afijio local government area of Oyo state now live in fear following the abduction of two brothers from same family by suspected kidnappers.

It was gathered that the family relocated to the village about two months ago from Bode Saadu in Kwara state while the incident occurred on Tuesday.

According to the victims’ father, Alhaji Muhammadu Jayun, the senior brother, Bello Jayun managed to escape from the bandits with injuries sustained while the suspected kidnappers are yet to contact the family about the fate of the junior brother.

Commander, Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN Oyo state command, Comrade Sunday Olajide who confirmed the incident said his men are already taking action after reporting the matter to the Police, adding that the escaped victim needed to recover from his shock before giving more details.

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Crime

By Kayode Oguntona

Less than a week after a similar incident, suspected kidnappers have struck again in the Oke Ogun area of Oyo State. 

It occurred Wednesday evening at a farm settlement located along Iseyin – Ipapo Road where two farm workers and the owner of a poultry farm were reportedly abducted.

However, following a combined operation by members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN from Iseyin and Itesiwaju Local Government Areas, two of the farm workers have been rescued, while the search for the poultry farmer identified as Alfa Soliu Adesola, a.k.a Alokonigbo continues.

Radio Nigeria gathered from one of the vigilantes that the suspected kidnappers are now demanding a thirty million naira ransom.

Oyo State Commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, Comrade Sunday Olajide confirmed the incident saying the suspects would soon be nabbed and handed over to the police.

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