Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped an officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr Ezra in Kwara State.
Sources said Ezra, who is attached to the Lade Division in Patigi Local Government Area, was kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, October 2.
The police officer, Politics Nigeria gathered was returning from his duty post at the Patigi General Hospital when the incident occurred.
Residents of the area said the Patigi-Lade road has recently gained attention for its notoriety and banditry activities.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the police in Kwara State, Superintendent of Police Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of Mr Ezra.
Ejire-Adeyemi also assured that the criminals, suspected to be bandits would be apprehended by the Force as soon as possible.
According to her, Mr Ezra’s motorcycle was also found along the road leading to his residence.
More details to come…