Gunmen abduct ‘clinic owner’ in Oyo

The owner of a facility named “Titilayo Clinic” in Gbede area of Oyo state, identified as Baba Rasheed, has been abducted by gunmen. 

A source, who didn’t want to be named, told NAN that Rasheed was abducted on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin road on Friday night.

According to the source, the matter had been reported at the Igbon police divisional headquarters.

Adewale Osifeso, the police public relations officer, Oyo state command, confirmed the incident, adding that investigation was already in progress.

When contacted for reactions on the matter, Ayotunde Fasunla, the chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Oyo state, condemned the kidnap, but said Rasheed is not a medical doctor, but owned a private facility.

“Preliminary and reliable information at my disposal revealed that the man is popularly known as Baba Rasheed,” he said

“He is not a medical doctor, but a quack who operates a private facility in Gbede (boundary between Oyo and Kwara states) with high patronage from unsuspecting citizens in the area.

“Information also has it that he was picked up from his facility last night.

“NMA Oyo condemns the kidnapping and prays for his quick and safe release.”