Gunmen abduct 66 years old Babcock University Hospital staff in Ogun

A 66-years old woman identified as Elizabeth Uruakpa was abducted by gunmen in the Ilisan Remo area of Ogun State on Thursday.

Uruakpa, who is an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with Babcock University Teaching Hospital, was said to be coming back from church service when the gunmen blocked her Honda CRV with their unregistered Red Toyota Camry and zoomed off with her.

A resident in the area who spoke on Friday, said: “The woman was coming back from the church in the evening around 7:00 pm when the gunmen abducted her. I know her very well, she’s a senior nursing staff with Babcock University Teaching Hospital and she is a member of Winners’ Chapel.

“They dragged her down from her vehicle and put her in their red Toyota car and sped away. It was really like a thunder lightning and such thing has never happened before in our neighbourhood, it is so strange and scary.”

The Director of Communication and Marketing of the university, Dr Joshua Suleiman, also confirmed the incident, saying, “I heard about it last night, it is in one of the university’s platforms but I don’t have comprehensive report. Someone is already working on getting more information about this as soon as it is ready I will get across to you. Thanks for reaching out.”

Meanwhile the police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola said the Command was alerted about the incident through a distress call and assured that investigation is ongoing.

She said: “A distress call was received from Ilishan near new market at about 1710hrs that one Elizabeth Uruakpa was abducted by young armed men who blocked her Honda CRV with their unregistered Red Toyota Camry , and zoomed off with her. Updates later.”