Kidnapping of 4 farmers: Makinde deploys security operatives to Ipapo/Iseyin

Oyo State government has deployed a security team to Ipapo/Iseyin axis in Oyo North Senatorial District, following the abduction of four farmers by unknown gunmen on Saturday.

The state government appealed to the people of Ipapo to be calm in the wake of the fresh abduction of the four persons.

In a statement on Sunday, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Adeniyi Adebisi said a security team comprising police and the military has been dispatched to support the existing security architecture in the area.

He stated that though the kidnapping occured outside the State Farm Settlement (Ipapo/Iseyin), the state government prioritizes the protection of life and properties of every resident, farmers inclusive. 

The commissioner noted that government is doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of those abducted.

“The military team is expected to join the operation that is planned to not only rescue the victims but also ensure that appropriate actions are taken against the perpetrators.

“It is in pursuant of this that all security agencies in the state including, the Nigerian Army have been mobilized to the area and are in hot pursuit of the criminals,” the statement said.