Five armed men on Friday kidnapped seven travellers at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Kwara State Police Command said the incident was reported at about 5:45pm on Friday.

“It was reported that about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles, forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location,” the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO,) Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed.

The police spokesperson hinted that upon receiving the report, “the Command, in collaboration with the Military and Vigilantes, launched a swift operation, leading to the successful rescue of two victims, Ganiyu Ajayi and Kolawole Adeyemi,” adding that “efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining five victims and apprehend the perpetrators.”

The command, however, hinted that it has intensified security measures across the area, “including aggressive bush combing, strategic patrols, and intelligence-driven operations to prevent further occurrences.

“We assure the public that robust strategies are in place to tackle criminal activities and safeguard lives and property across the State.

“Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.”