The Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Folorunkoso Olabode, has been abducted by some gunmen and The Councillor and leader of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Olatunji Omotosho was killed.
The attack reportedly occurred along Isan-Iludun road at about 7:30pm on Sunday April 26, 2020.
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Amba Asuquo confirmed the incident, he said that a team of policemen have been deployed and are on the trail of the abductors.
Mr. Asuquo stated that; “Three individuals were in the commissioner’s car when they were attacked. One person died on the spot and the other two were kidnapped.”
“We visited the scene to get on the spot, information that can help us. Our men are on ground already to fish out the evil men and also recover the abductees.”
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua in his statement on Sunday, said only one person was shot in the commissioner’s entourage.
Mr Olumilua said; “Governor Fayemi has mandated the security agencies in the state to ensure their prompt and safe release, while assuring residents that adequate measures are ongoing to maintain the peace and security of the State.”
He also assured residents of the state that those responsible for the attack will be brought to justice.