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Gunmen on Tuesday evening kidnapped the Deputy Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, Debo Farounbi,
The victim was abducted in Ora-Igbomina town by hoodlums who stormed the community at 10pm and shot sporadically to scare residents.
An eyewitness told reporters on Wednesday that the gunmen also kidnapped three other people but were confronted by military personnel in the border community.
In the ensuing gun duel, the three victims were rescued, while the deputy chief was taken into the bushes.
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Spokesman of the State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Osogbo.
He assured that a tactical team had been deployed to secure the victim’s release.
“I want to assure the people of the state to remain calm.
“The situation is under control and our troops are on the ground for rescue operations,” he said.
