In a shocking incident, gunmen have reportedly kidnapped 25 choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, in Oke-Igan, Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The victims, who were traveling to a funeral in a nearby town, were abducted while on their way.
The news has caused distress among the families and church members, who are still reeling from the shocking events.
According to an anonymous source, the kidnapped choir members had embarked on the journey from Akure on Friday in a branded vehicle belonging to the church.
Unfortunately, this vehicle was later found abandoned on the side of the road in the Elegbeka community.
The Owo-Ifon-Benin road, where this abduction took place, has gained a notorious reputation for being a hotspot for various criminal activities, including kidnappings and armed robberies, primarily due to its poor condition.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command, Funmi Odunlami, said that “the police was informed that a church Bus with the Inscription CAC was abandoned around Elegbeka area and there are suspicions that the passengers in the vehicle were kidnapped.”
Mrs Odunlami added that, the Police Anti kidnapping squad and other tactical teams have been deployed to the area to rescue the victims and arrest all involved in the crime.