Unknown gunmen on Wednesday reportedly kidnapped a former Minister of State for Education, Iyabo Anisulowo in Ogun state.
Anisulowo also served as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria between 2003 and 2007.
It was learnt that the senator was kidnapped alongside her security aide on Igbogila road in Ilaro, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state while returning from her farm.
Confirming the abduction, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Muyiwa Adejobi, told newsmen, “We have the report that the senator was kidnapped on Wednesday evening by some armed men.
“The State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdulmajid Ali, has dispatched teams to the area, Ilaro, for the rescue operation.
“We want to assure the public, particularly her relations and those concerned that we will rescue her unhurt soon and the perpetrators will be apprehended.
“We have embarked on scientific investigation on the kidnap case and we are optimistic that the Senator will be rescued very soon,” the PPRO averred.
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