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Four farmers kidnapped in Ekiti State

Last updated: July 6, 2021 9:51 am
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Four farmers have been reported kidnapped by suspected gunmen at Ikosun-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

ait.live gathered that the farmers were abducted while working on their farmlands.

The traditional ruler of the town, Oba Joseph Afolabi Adeoye who confirmed the incident to newsmen explained that the farmers, Gbadamosi Sarafa, Jimoh, Yinka Adeniran, and Seun were all kidnapped at the Agric farm settlement on Monday evening.

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The monarch further explained that two of those kidnapped, Seun and Jimoh were said to be bulldozer operators working on the farm.

Efforts to speak with the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Sunday Abutu on the matter were not successful at the time of filing this report.

Editor-Oloyede Oworu

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