Kwara police confirm Isapa kidnapping, launch rescue for 10

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed a shooting incident that occurred at Isapa via Obbo-Ile Village on November 24.

According to a statement signed by Command PPRO Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, it stated that “At about 1830hrs of the same date, the command received distress information on sporadic gunfire within the community. Swiftly responding, police operatives mobilised patrol vehicles and tactical teams to the scene.

“Preliminary findings revealed that at about 1805hrs, a group of armed men suspected to be herders invaded the village shooting sporadically. As a result, a woman sustained gunshot wound to her leg; she has since been treated and discharged.

“Further details from police operatives discovered that 10 persons were later abducted.

“In response to the gravity of the situation, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekemi Ojo, visited Isapa community for an on-the-spot assessment.

“During the visit, the CP met with Traditional Rulers, the Onisapa of Isapa Land, Oba Gbenga Adeyeye and Olokesa of Okesa Land, Oba Olu Fagbamila Raphael Olusegun, local and youth leaders; to assure residents of intensified operational efforts to rescue the victims safely and restore confidence in the area.

“A search-and-rescue operation is currently underway, involving police tactical teams and local vigilante groups, who are combing the surrounding bushes with the objective of rescuing the victims and apprehending the culprits.

“Normalcy has been restored in the village, and the situation remains under strict monitoring.”