Crimes

Gunmen kill 1, kidnap 3 in Kwara

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed one person and abducted three others in Ijara-Isin, Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The incident was confirmed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, on Wednesday, May 17.

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Okasanmi disclosed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 16, adding that police operatives have been drafted to the area to rescue the victims and arrest the gunmen.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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