Unknown kidnappers on Saturday killed one person in an attempt to abduct a Swiss expatriate identified as Andred Beita along Ibese-Itori Road in Ogun State.

Our correspondent gathered that the kidnappers, after exchanging fire with the police escort attached to a farm in the area, succeeded in capturing the Swiss and his driver.

It was further gathered that the incident occurred around 5pm on Saturday.

A source hinted to our correspondent that the personnel attached to the Chairman of Olabel Farms, Ola Bello, led by one Inspector Hassan Kumode, ran into an ambush while on the escort of the VIP from Ilaro.

They were reportedly ambushed by the kidnappers along the Ibese-Itori Road when coming from Ilaro.

The source said, “On sighting the policemen attached to the man, the gunmen opened fire on them, and in the ensuing shootout, a Swiss expatriate attached to the farm, Andred Beita, and his driver, who was simply identified as Ifeanyi, were abducted by the gun-wielding kidnappers.

“Two staff of the company, Ishaya Ibrahim and Michael Kujore, sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospitals.”

It was said that Michael Kujore was rushed to State Hospital, Sagamu, where he was confirmed dead as a result of the gunshot injuries.

However, Ishaya Ibrahim was taken to Hossannah Hospital, Ilaro, where he is said to be responding to treatment as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, no policeman was injured in the incident and there was no loss of firearms.

The incident, it was gathered, was reported at Itori and Ilaro police stations.

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi said he was aware.

He said the police command is on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the victims are rescued unhurt.

Oyeyemi said, “I am aware. The victims went to their farm around Ibese and on their way coming, the gunmen attacked them.

“But the policemen with them displayed rare courageous bravery. They killed two of the kidnappers and recovered one big AK-47 loaded with nine ammunitions from the kidnappers.

“But in the process, two of the people were injured and were taken to hospitals.

“One died after he was taken to about four hospitals who all rejected him because there was no bed space. Then he was taken to FMC where he died while getting treated.

“They (kidnappers ) went away with a Swiss national and one other person.”