Nigeria, March 7 -- Two travellers have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Saturday evening at Wasinmi area, along Ife-Ibadan expressway in Osun State.

This was confirmed in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES by state police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola.

This latest abduction is coming four days after seven travellers were kidnapped at Ibokun-Osogbo road in the state.

Speaking on the latest kidnap, Mrs Opalola said the victims were heading towards Ikire area when they were captured.

She said the police have deployed personnel to the scene of the incident and three suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping.

"Consequent upon the incident of 6th March 2021 around 7:00pm, where a gang of criminals/hoodlums intercepted...