Amotekun rescues remaining three abducted travellers in Ondo

Operatives of Ondo State Security Network Agency code-named Amotekun have rescued the remaining three abducted travellers in the state.

Gunmen had on Wednesday abducted 12 people travelling to Lagos from Ifira-Akoko in Akoko South-East local government area of the state.

However, the Amotekun operatives rescued nine victims 24 hours later.

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The state’s Commander of Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Akure, said the victims would be reunited with their family members later.

He said: “I can confirm to you that we have rescued the three remaining victims and they will be reunited with their families later.”

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