Unknown gunmen have killed one person in an attempt to abduct a Swiss expatriate, Andred Beita along Ibese-Itori road in Ogun State, DAILY POST reports.
It was gathered that the gunmen, after exchanging fire with the police escort attached to a farm in the area, succeeded in capturing the Swiss and his driver.
They were reportedly ambushed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers between Itori and Ibese road, when coming from Ilaro. “Two staff of the company, Ishaya Ibrahim and Michael Kujore, sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospitals,” a reliable source told our correspondent. However, Ishaya Ibrahim was taken to Hossannah Hospital, Ilaro, where he is said to be responding to treatment as of the time of filing this report.The incident, it was gathered, was reported at Itori and Ilaro police stations.
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