Gunmen Wednesday abducted a former Minister of State for Education and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Anisulowo.
Anisulowo was allegedly kidnapped alongside her security aide at Igbogila area, Yewa North Local Government of Ogun State while she was returning from her farm.
The victim, 65, represented Ogun West senatorial district at the National Assembly between 2003 and 2007.
Also, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, told New Telegraph that the command had despatched teams to rescue the former lawmaker.
Adejobi said: “We have the report that the senator was kidnapped this evening by some armed men. The Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, has despatched teams to the area, Ilaro, for the rescue operation.
“We want to assure the public, particularly her relations and those concerned that we will rescue her unhurt soon and the perpetrators will be apprehended.
“We have embarked on scientific investigation on the kidnap case. And we are optimistic that the senator will be rescued very soon.”
When contacted, the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, said the security agencies were on top of the situation.
Adeoluwa added that the governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, had deployed all machinery to fish out the perpetrators and rescue the former minister.
