Tension as Boko Haram kidnaps 8 passengers in Oyo

There is tension in Igboho-Igbeti, Oyo  state as suspected members of Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram yesterday, blocked a bus plying Igboho-Igbeti Road and reportedly abducted eight passengers from the bus.

A source told Vanguard that the armed men were said to have emerged from a bush at Old Oyo National Park, blocked the bus, ordered the passengers to alight and board another vehicle they parked by the roadside.


Before forcing the victims into the waiting bus, the armed bandits reportedly held them hostage in the bush for some minutes before they drove away with them.

When contacted, Oyo State Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the incident. He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Odude, had deployed his men to the area to search for the kidnapped victims.