Some unidentified armed men abducted Mrs Elizabeth Uruakpa, a widow and Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State on Thursday.
The 66-year-old was reportedly returning from an evening church service when the gunmen ambushed her near her home, located behind the new Ilisan market.
The incident, which occurred around 7 pm, caused panic in the neighbourhood. Residents and shop owners quickly closed their doors in fear.
A local resident, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the gunmen dragged Mrs Uruakpa from her vehicle and forced her into their red Toyota car before speeding away. The resident described the abduction as a shocking and unprecedented event in the area.
Dr Joshua Suleiman, Babcock University‘s Director of Communication and Marketing, acknowledged the situation on Friday, stating that he became aware of it the previous night. While a full report is still pending, university officials are actively gathering more details, he added.
So far, the Ogun State Police Command has not yet issued a formal statement addressing the incident.