Gunmen kidnap businessman, one other in Kwara

Gunmen have kidnapped a charcoal dealer, Kola Bosere and his assistant simply identified as Philemon in Jebba, Moro local government area of Kwara State.

It was gathered that the victims were abducted in the early hours of Monday.

“The suspected kidnappers invaded Sikiru’s residence at bed at about midnight.

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“Sikiru, who exports charcoal to other countries, was taken away by the gunmen along with his assistant Mr. Philemon.

“Philemon, was later released while Sikiru’s whereabouts has remained unknown”, a source close to the family of the victims said.

It was gathered that, Philemon was receiving treatment at a private health hospital in Jebba.

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The spokesman of Kwara State Police Command, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the incident, said the police have since launched a search and rescue operation.

“A case of kidnapping was received early this morning, one victim already rescued while efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victim and possibly arrest the kidnappers.”

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