On Thursday, unknown gunmen abducted Mrs. Elizabeth Uruakpa, a 66-year-old assistant chief nursing officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo. Uruakpa was reportedly returning from an evening church service when the gunmen, who had been lying in wait, attacked her near her home by the new Ilisan market.
Witnesses said the gunmen dragged her from her vehicle and forced her into their red Toyota before speeding off, causing panic in the neighborhood as residents quickly locked their doors.
A local resident, speaking anonymously, confirmed that Uruakpa is a senior nurse at the hospital and a member of Winners' Chapel. He described the abduction as shocking and unprecedented in the area.
Dr. Joshua Suleiman, Babcock University's Director of Communication and Marketing, acknowledged the incident but said more details were being gathered. Attempts to reach the Ogun State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, were unsuccessful, as calls and messages went unanswered at the time of reporting.