Gunmen kidnap businessman and his assistant in Kwara

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a businessman, Sikiru Bosere and his assistant in Jebba community, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. The gunmen invaded the residence of the businessman at the Labour Camp area of Jebba in the early hours of Monday, September 25, 2023.

Sikiru, who is involved in the charcoal business, was whisked away by the gunmen alongside his assistant Mr. Philemon. Philemon’s been released, and is now being treated at the private hospital in Jebba. SP Okasanmi Ajayi, a spokesman for the State Police Command which confirmed the occurrence, stated that efforts were still being made to rescue the trader.

“A case of kidnapping was received early this morning, one victim already rescued while efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining victim and possibly arrest the kidnappers,” the PPRO stated.