Categories: Crimes

Gunmen kidnap ex–Ogun lawmaker in mosque

Gunmen have abducted a former member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Moruf Musa, at Ibiade in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the former Majority Leader of the Assembly between 2007 and 2011 was kidnapped while observing evening prayers inside a mosque within his compound at about 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

The Chairman of Ogun Waterside Local Government, Ganiyu Odunoiki, confirmed the abduction on Wednesday.

Also confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the command was aware of the abduction.

Babaseyi said security measures had been activated to ensure the victim’s safe rescue.

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He stated: “The Ogun State Police Command is aware of the reported abduction of Hon. Moruf Musa in Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.

“Security measures, including the deployment of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, have been activated, and the public is advised to remain calm pending official updates.

“According to a reliable source, the former lawmaker was kidnapped while observing a Muslim prayer inside a mosque within his compound at about 7:00 p.m.

“The victim was said to have struggles with the gunmen for over 20 minutes, which attracted residents of the community before the kidnappers fired sporadically into the air to escape with him.

“Efforts to rescue the abducted lawmaker are ongoing.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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