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BREAKING: Gunmen abduct 3 construction workers in Ondo

No fewer than three construction workers have been kidnapped by gunmen in Ondo state.

The construction workers were were working in the state, reconstructing the Ikaram-Akunnu Akoko Road in Akoko North West and East Local Government Areas, before they were abducted by unknown gunmen.

The development has led to tension in the areas as residents of the two communities in Akoko axis of the state, Ikaram and Akunu Akoko expressed fear over the situation.

It was gathered that the police led by the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Oke-Agbe, Ade Akinwande, local hunters as well as vigilantes are already combing the forests in a bid to rescue the victims.

Acting Police Area Commander for Ikare Akoko, Timibra Toikimo confirmed the incident to newsmen.

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