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Gunmen kidnap 13 travellers in Ondo

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No fewer than 25 travelers were on Friday Afternoon abducted in Ose local government area of Ondo state, by unknown gunmen.

According to report, the victims, are choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Igan, Akure, the Ondo state capital, who were going for a programme in Ose council area, at least two of who belong to the same family.

It was also learnt that the victims were kidnapped around 3pm on Friday while traveling to Ifon in Ose local government area for a burial ceremony of a parent of one of them.

The vehicle conveying the kidnapped choir members was seen abandoned on roadside.

The Owo-Ifon-Benin road which is notorious for kidnapping and armed robbery is currently in deplorable condition.

Details to come…

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