Tension erupted in the Oroki area of Oyo State today following a suspected kidnapping incident involving an elderly man who was allegedly concealed inside a truck.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that a man referred to as an “Aboki” allegedly abducted the old man and hid him within the vehicle in what appeared to be a bid to transport him out of the area without drawing attention.
Alert community members grew suspicious, moved to intercept the truck, and managed to detain the suspect before the situation could deteriorate further.
As of the time of filing this report, the true condition of the elderly man had not been officially confirmed, and the relevant authorities were yet to issue a formal statement on the matter.
Panic in Oyo as an Aboki allegedly abducted an elderly man and hid him inside his pushing cart after reportedly knocking him unconscious during an attempted kidnapping. The shocking incident has stirred fear and tension among residents in the area. pic.twitter.com/R81ykqhFtu
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