Mrs Olomi Sunday, the woman leader of the Koro ward of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State has been reportedly killed during a rescue effort by the local vigilante in the area.

According to report, late Olomi was among the three ward women leaders and others that were kidnapped from an 18-seater passenger bus while returning from the inauguration of the state executive of the party held at the Kwara State banquet hall last week.

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The incident was confirmed on Sunday by Honourable Kayode Bayode, Chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) of Ekiti LGA and Honourable Ganiyu Gabriel Afolarin the lawmaker representing the council at the State House of Assembly, according to reports.

The other two ward women leaders killed during the rescue effort were Mrs Reachel Alasi (Obbo Ayegunle ward) and Mrs Yemisi Oloke Oni (Eruku ward).

The deceased were killed during an exchange of gunfire with the abductors.

“The (N20 million) ransom had been prepared but our vigilantes insisted that they want to go and rescue the victims. Unfortunately, we lost Mrs Olomi Sunday during the gun battle.

“The men also sustained injuries and one of them is in a serious condition from the gunshots suffered in the process. I’m at the hospital now in the council where they were taken for treatment”, said Hon Bayode.

“Yes, we lost the woman leader of Eruku ward (Mrs Olomi Sunday) during an exchange of gunfire between the abductors and our local vigilantes. I am part of the delegation to pay the deceased family condolence visit.

“However, the other five victims were rescued and no ransom was paid at the end of the day,” Hon Afolarin added.

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