Insecurity
Again, Gunmen Invade Kwara Community Kidnap Father, Son
The kidnappers allegedly damaged their vehicle before whisking them away to an unknown destination.
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded the Kwara community in Isanlu-Isin town, Isin Local Government of Kwara State and abducted a father and son.
The victims, Deacon Femi Ajayi, of Baptist Grammar School, Oke Ayegun, Isanlu-Isin, and his father, were kidnapped around 7 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
It would be recalled that last two months a senior staff of the LGA was killed around the same axis on his way from his workplace.
The kidnappers allegedly damaged their vehicle before whisking them away to an unknown destination.
The spokesman of the state police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the development.
“The police commissioner, Ebun Oluwarotimi Adelesi, has dispatched teams of policemen supported by hunters and vigilante to the town for possible search and rescue of the abductees, please.
“In a unified effort, local vigilantes and hunters also joined the force with the police to rescue the victims.
“Law enforcement agencies are working diligently to gather intelligence, trace any leads, and ensure the swift and safe return of the victims,” he added.
NUT chairman. Kwara state Wing, Com Oyewo Bashir, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, July 14, called on security agencies to rescue the victims.
“The NUT is again flabbergasted by the reported kidnap case of another teacher Mr. Ajayi a teacher in BGS Isanlu Isin yesterday Thursday 13th July 2023,” the statement read.
“These unfortunate cases are negatively affecting the educational sector in the state as teachers now go to school with fear of been kidnapped or killed.
“The NUT Kwara State Wing is calling on Kwara State Government, Commissioner of Police and other security agencies to save Teachers from this traumatic experiences and the educational sector from imminent collapse as Teachers and students are no more safe going to school.
“The recent case of kidnap should urgently be investigated and victims set free. The union is hereby appealing to our members to be security conscious by avoiding late travelling and journey on deserted or abandoned roads. We pray for God’s guidiance and protection on all Teachers, students and entire workers.”