Gunmen attack four vehicles, abduct 50 wedding guests

Police spokesman in Sokoto Sanusi Abubakar said the Command was yet to receive information on the incident, but added that contacts would be made with the local division in the area to confirm the development.

Four farmers including three males and a female, residing at Elegbeka community near Ifon in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have been reportedly abducted.

The farmers were said to have been abducted in the early hours of Saturday.

They were reportedly going to the Akoko area of the state when they were seized and taken away by gunmen.

Sources said the abductors have contacted families of the victims and demanded N4m naira for each of them.

The sources said there was exchange of gunfire between local hunters and some herders at Idogun.

The hunters were joined by their counterparts from Idoani, Ipesi and Ifira

A traditional ruler, who preferred to speak anonymously, said the Owo terror attack has renewed calls for stakeholders to urgently find a solution to  insecurity in Yoruba land.

He said all hands must be on deck not only to win the battle but win the war against insecurity.

Ondo police spokesperson Fumilayo Odunlami said she was yet to be briefed on the incident.