By Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo

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Two travellers were at the weekend abducted at Wasinmi area, along Ife-Ibadan expressway in Osun State.
The Hope Metro learnt that the victims were heading towards Ikire area before the unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers whisked them into the bush.
It was gathered that around 7pm on Saturday, a gang of hoodlums intercepted and attacked a Toyota Previa commercial Bus with Reg. Ondo KTP 331 RG plying Ibadan/Akure expressway by Egbu Village, Ikire.
The commuters were eventually dispossessed of their valuables.
Confirming the incident, Osun State Police Command spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola said police have been deployed to the scene of the incident.
According to her, the Police in prompt response, engaged the criminals in firefight which led to the arrest of three suspects, and the rescue of other commuters safely to Ikire Police Division.
She noted to that the arrested suspects were making useful statements.
Opalola stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, immediately ordered a strong reinforcement of Police Tactical Units, JTF, local hunters, and vigilantes with the Police teams on ground, to embark on search/rescue operation; combing the bush for the two missing persons, and possible arrest of all other fleeing criminals.
The police boss further reiterates his resolve that, all forms of criminal incendiary will be checkmated in all nook and crannies.
He also warned criminals to have a rethink, as the Command has declared total war on unscrupulous elements.
He also enjoined members of the public to support, cooperate, and collaborate with the Police in fighting crime to bring it down to the barest minimum, by providing creditable and prompt information.
It will be recalled that some travellers were also abducted at Ibokun\Osogbo road in the state.
One was shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries.
The police at the weekend announced the release of seven abducted travellers, stating that security operatives were still on the trail of the kidnappers.