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3 Chinese expatriates abducted in Osun

By Richard Akintade, Osogbo

Three foreigners believed to be Chinese expatriates have been reportedly kidnapped by some gunmen in Itagunmodi community of Osun State.

According to information gathered by Our correspondent, the expatriates were said to be working at a mining site located in the town when they were abducted.

Information further revealed that the police orderly attached to them was reportedly killed during the attack.

Sources also said that, one of the expatriates, who managed to escape, was shot while he was said to be receiving treatment at the OAU Teaching Hospital in Ile Ife.

Our Correspondent who visited the scene of the abduction met group of people discussing what could have led to the ugly incident.

Similarly, efforts to speak with some residents of the community proved abortive as they declined to comment

Meanwhile, the State Police Commissioner, Abiodun Ige, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

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