Five Persons Killed as Gunmen Attack Ogun Dredging Site

James Sowole in Abeokuta

Five persons comprising a soldier and four hostages, were reportedly killed when gunmen during a kidnapping incident targeting Chinese expatriates at a dredging site in Magbon Village, Mowe area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Ogun State.

It was gathered that gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the dredging site popularly called Capo in the early hours of Monday.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the military personnel, protecting the people, was killed while another sustained gunshot injuries.