Groom, Bride, Three Others Kidnapped In Ondo

A groom, Moses Yakubu, and his bride were Kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen at Akunnu-Akoko in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo state few hours to their engagement.

The intending couple and three other family members were coming from Okene in Kogi state to Ondo state for the engagement when the incident occurred.

The ceremony, slated for yesterday, was to take place at Ogungbolahan Street, Off Olusegun Agagu road, Aule Quarters, Akure, the state capital.

The venue was thrown into a mournful mood immediately the guests, friends and family members of the victims were aware of the incident.

Sources said the bride and her younger sister were later freed while the groom and two others were taken away by the kidnappers.

Ahmed Amodu, father of the bride, confirmed the incident, saying the bride and her younger sister had been released but his son and two others taken away.

Spokesman of the state police command, Femi Joseph, also confirmed the abduction and said policemen had been drafted to the scene of the incident to rescue the victims.