One person was also killed during an attack at a factory in Ijan Ekiti where the two persons were kidnapped by seven armed men.
A retired major general, Jide Ijadare, was abducted alongside one other person. The factory is located Ijan Ise-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The police public relations officer in Ekiti, Sunday Abutu, in a statement confirmed the incident.
“We can confirm to you that a retired US soldier and one other were kidnapped around 2pm today (Tuesday),” Abutu said
One person was also killed during the attack at a factory in Ijan Ekiti where the two persons were kidnapped.
“The Police Commissioner has drafted policemen to the place and we are combing the bushes where they escaped into. The Police is working with local hunters to ensure that these kidnappers are arrested and prosecuted.”
The gunmen who were 7 in number shot sporadically into the air, and killed one person, after which Ijadare and another victim were whisked away.