Gunshots in Owo as kidnappers invade pastor’s residence

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command on Sunday night engaged some criminal elements suspected to be kidnappers in a gun battle in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this in a statement on Monday, said the gun battle ensued in the area following an attempt by a six-man kidnappers to abduct the Chairman of Ojana New Area, Pastor Taiwo Taiwo.
According to the statement, the incident occurred at about 7:05 p.m. when the command received a distress call about the activities of the criminal elements.
The PPRO said the assailants subsequently abandoned their plans, leading to the resc...