KEY POINTS

• Suspected gunmen abducted three members of a family during an attack on Ipojo Golden Estate in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
• The attackers reportedly invaded the residence with sophisticated weapons, ransacked the building, and took the victims away.
• Ogun State Police confirmed the incident and said tactical operations were ongoing to rescue the victims and arrest the kidnappers.

Suspected bandits on Monday evening invaded a residential estate in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State and abducted three members of the same family during the attack.

The incident reportedly occurred around 7 p.m. at Ipojo Golden Estate located in the Oke-Eri area of the town.

According to reports, about 15 armed bandits stormed the estate carrying sophisticated weapons before forcefully entering the family’s residence.

Victims Taken After House Was Ransacked

Residents said the bandits searched through the building and carted away the three victims after ransacking the house.

The head of the family, identified as Yesiru Badewa, was said to be away on official duty when the gunmen struck.

Speaking after the incident, Badewa described the abduction as devastating, expressing fears over the health condition of one of the kidnapped victims who is reportedly ill.

“This has devastated us. One of those abducted is sick, and we are worried her condition may deteriorate in captivity. We appeal to the authorities and kind-hearted Nigerians to come to our aid,” he said.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the bandits attack and said efforts were ongoing to rescue the victims and arrest those responsible.

Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the command had intensified tactical and intelligence operations following the incident.

“The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the incident at Ipojo Golden Estate, Oke-Eri, Ijebu-Ode, and has intensified tactical and intelligence operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators,” he stated.