They were abducted on Sunday along the new Oyo/Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo State.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident in a statement.
Osifeso stated that the incident was reported at Atiba Divisional Police Headquarters by one Reverend Adekunle Adeluwa.
According to the PPRO, preliminary investigations revealed that the victims’ vehicle developed a mechanical fault while traveling from Yewa in Ogun State to Jebba in Kwara.
The police spokesman added that the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations of the Command has been directed to lead the operation with a view to rescuing the victims.
The statement partly read: “All the tactical teams of the Command Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Ambush Squad, Puff Adder, Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), and Conventional Police personnel along with local hunters and vigilantes are all involved in the rescue operations.
“Meanwhile, a discreet investigation led by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is simultaneously being vigorously embarked upon to ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt.
“While enjoining members of the public to report any suspicion to the nearest Police Division or formation, credible and timely information, the General Public are assured of their safety as they go about their lawful activities.”