No fewer than thirty two travellers on Saturday evening were kidnapped by gunmen on Benin-Owo Highway in Ondo State.
The victims traveling in a Toyota Coaster bus were reportedly reportedly returning from a burial ceremony in Benin City, Edo State when they were ambushed and kidnapped.
The victims were attacked at Ifon area in Ose Local Government Area of the state
The Commandant of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed the incident, said his men are already combing the forest along the Benin-Owo road, where the incident had happened.
He told journalists that the Amotekun Corps would do ensure the victims are rescued unhurt.