In a shocking incident in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, a pregnant woman reportedly due for delivery has been kidnapped by unknown assailants. Findwhosabi News has learned that the woman, who was about to give birth, left her home in Oke Lantoro and was headed to the state general hospital in Ijaiye, Abeokuta when she was abducted. Her husband, Ogunbunmi Lateef, received a distressing WhatsApp message confirming the abduction.
The Ogun State Police Command spokesman, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident but provided no additional details. Odutola relayed that Ogunbunmi Lateef reported his wife missing after she left for the hospital, only to later receive a message indicating she had been kidnapped by armed men. The incident has heightened concerns about the growing criminality in the region.
This kidnapping highlights the ongoing security challenges in Ogun State, which has been grappling with a high level of criminal activity. Authorities are under pressure to address these issues and ensure the safety of residents, particularly vulnerable individuals like the abducted pregnant woman.