The wife and children of the Osun State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Nurudeen Wakili Alowonle, have reportedly been abducted by unidentified gunmen.
According to sources familiar with the development, the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the assailants allegedly invaded the family's residence and whisked away the victims to an unknown destination.
Details surrounding the incident remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report. However, the alleged abduction has generated concern among residents and political stakeholders across the state.
Efforts to obtain further information on the circumstances of the incident and the whereabouts of the victims were still ongoing at the time of publication.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force, Osun State Command, has not officially confirmed the reported kidnapping. Attempts to reach police authorities for comments had yet to yield an official response as of the time this report was filed.
Residents and concerned stakeholders are anxiously awaiting an official statement from security agencies regarding the incident and any efforts being made to secure the safe release of the victims.
More details later.
