Three farmers abducted in Osun

Published date13 January 2023
Publication titleNigeria - The Nation

Kidnappers demand $250m ransom

Gunmen have kidnapped three farmers in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State. They were returning from home when the gunmen took them on the Ileogbo/Iwo Road.

It was gathered that farmers, about nine, were going to Ede about 5.20pm on Wednesday when the gunmen accosted their vehicle, shooting sporadically.

The Nation gathered that six farmers escaped while the kidnappers took three into the bush at Oke-Osun area of Ileogbo.

A security source explained that one of the victims however escaped same Wednesday night.

He said: 'Only two of the farmers - Samuel and Fashola - are remaining with the...

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