The police in Ogun State have confirmed the abduction of a Swiss expatriate, Andred Beita, along Ibese-Itori road.
It disclosed that two of the gunmen have been shot dead.
Ogun police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed to newsmen on Sunday that the gunmen killed one Michael Kujore when they opened fire on the police escort attached to one Olabel Farms.
Saga Gist reports that the gunmen had on Saturday ambushed the Swiss, thereby taking him away with his driver on their way from Ilaro.
Speaking, Oyeyemi confirmed that the police and the vigilantes are on the trail of the kidnappers.
“The victims were coming from their farm when the kidnappers ambushed them, and the police escort there engaged them in a gun battle.
“Two of them were gunned down in the process while they made way with the expatriate and one other person.
“The police could not engage them further because of those already held hostage, but by the grace of God, we shall get them all. Our men together with the vigilante are currently on their trail.
“We also got an AK-47 loaded with 9 rounds of ammunition from them,” Oyeyemi stated.
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