Amotekun ‘rescues passenger’ as gunmen attack travellers in Ekiti

The Ekiti state chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, has reportedly rescued a traveller from being abducted by gunmen.

According to NAN, the incident occurred on Friday on the Isan-Iludun-Ekiti highway in Oye local government area of Ekiti.

Joe Komolafe, Amotekun corps commander in Ekiti, was said to have confirmed the rescue of the traveller and the abduction of another passenger.

Komolafe said the joint efforts of the Amotekun corps and the police, who engaged the suspected kidnappers in gun duel, led to the rescue of one of the travellers.

“We actually got a distress call from the people of the area on Friday that some persons were abducted on the Iludun-Ekiti road, and quickly, we dashed down and were able to rescue one person from the kidnappers,” Komolafe was quoted to have said.

“According to information made available to us, the victims were ambushed at a bad spot and when they were trying to make a detour to escape, another set of gunmen came out from the bush behind them and started shooting at the vehicle from both ends.

“In their wisdom, the victims hurriedly opened the vehicle and ran into the bush in different directions. They were pursued by the gunmen, but we were able to rescue one of them.

“Sensing danger from the Amotekun corps, the kidnappers abandoned one of the victims and we have been in the bush with other security agents since Friday trying to rescue the other person.”

The commander called on residents of Ekiti not to panic as his men, in collaboration with other security agents, would ensure the safe return of the kidnapped victim.

He added that security operatives would also intensify surveillance on all highways to guarantee the safety of travellers.