Three travellers were reportedly abducted unknown gunmen on Thursday at Ikakumo in Akoko North-West local Government Area of Ondo State.
This was coming 24 hours after unknown ritualists beheaded a bank security guard.
According to a source, the victims whose identities had not beeen ascertained as of press time were said to be travelling along the route that shared boundary with Edo State.
A motorcyclist was reportedly beaten to stupor by the kidnappers when he incidentally met them during the operation.
The Okada rider who was left unconscious was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was responding to treatment.
ACP, Razak.Raif, the Ikare Police Area Commander confirmed the incident and assured that police will arrest the criminals.
The Regent of Akunu Akoko, Princess Tolani Orogun, reaffirmed her earlier call for a Military Post in the area which shared boundary with Kogi and Edo states.
According to her, she said that residents of the area especially farmers are afraid of going to their farms over fear of being abducted.
Gunmen abducts 3 travellers in Ondo.
