Police in Oyo State on Thursday confirmed that three people have been kidnapped by some gunmen at a quarry site in Ibadan, Oyo State.
FirstNews learnt that the kidnapped people were workers of Megabolex Quarry site, Idi Ayunre area of Ibadan.
The quarry site located along the Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road is in Oluyole local government area.
The workers were abducted while coming out of the site after the close of work in the evening.
A worker who escaped from the gunmen, later reported the occurrence at Idi Ayunre police station.
He named the kidnapped victims as Ubong Jacob, Amisu Isaac and Wasiu.
The Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi, while confirming the incident, said that a police team had launched a manhunt for the kidnappers.
“Yes. They were abducted on Tuesday. Despite our efforts, these criminals are still going behind to kidnap people.
“The police are collaborating with local hunters to ensure the release of the victims.
“Efforts are on to arrest the suspects. We have intensified efforts,” he said.