The Oyo state police command has confirmed the murder of three residents of Idere town by unknown gunmen on Saturday.

The Police Commissioner in Oyo State, CP Joe Nwachukwu in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday also confirmed that a man identified as Dr Akinyele was also kidnapped in Tapa, Ibarspa North Area of the state.

He noted that some suspects have been arrested and investigation has begun to bring the culprits to book.

The Commissioner of Police disclosed that the arrest of the suspects was made possible through collaborative efforts of the police and other local security agents adding that intensive manhunt is still ongoing around the area to arrest other fleeing suspects.

Enwonwu stressed further that the abduction of Dr. Akindele in his hospital, though not officially reported to the Divisional Police headquarters in Ayete was an issue of concern saying officers of the command are now after the kidnappers.

He assured all and sundry in Oyo State that adequate security measures have been put in place to professionally prevent any breakdown of law and order in the state.