Police in Ekiti has disclosed that it is combing the bushes to rescue a popular trader, Alhaja Nusirat Saliu, who was abducted on Saturday in Iyemero-Ekiti in collaboration with other security outfits.
This was disclosed by the police spokesperson, ASP Sunday Abutu in Ado-Ekiti while reacting to the invasion of the community by gunmen on Saturday evening.
“We have begun serious work on the matter. We are working with other security agencies to track down these evil doers,” Abutu said.
An atmosphere of panic was said to have gripped the people of Iyemero-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti, on Saturday, as unknown gunmen invaded the community and abducted the popular trader in the process.
The invasion, which was heralded by sporadic gunshots, also witnessed attack on an unidentified farmer who was left with severe injuries to the head.
According to an eyewitness, the invasion and abduction happened around 8pm.
The source, who preferred anonymity, said the abductors, numbering five and armed with AK47 rifles, were having a pleasurable time at a section of the town pretending to be buyers, who came on a friendly visit to the community.
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