{
  "id": 10520267,
  "title": "Newlywed couple, 4 others kidnapped while returning from engagement ceremony",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/newlywed-couple-4-others-kidnapped-while-returning-from-engagement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T19:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/newlywed-couple-4-others-kidnapped-while-returning-from-engagement-ceremony/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recently married couple and four additional individuals reportedly found themselves kidnapped on the Eruku-Iyemero Road in Kwara State, Nigeria, as they made their way back from an engagement ceremony on Saturday evening, September 26, 2026. The victims, identified as Rev. Abiodun David and his spouse, Funmilayo Bamidele, were traveling alongside four others when gunmen reportedly took their vehicle. The group had participated in an engagement ceremony in Eruku before embarking on their return journey. Sources familiar with the incident revealed that the group had initially planned to use the Isanlu Road. However, the vehicle's driver chose to take a back route to drop off the best man and other members of the group in Iyamoye. The gunmen intercepted the vehicle after this route change, leading to all six occupants being taken away. The incident has raised concerns among residents and travelers who utilize the same route, while attempts are being made to locate the victims and ensure their safe release. Further information on the identities of the remaining four victims and the circumstances surrounding the abduction is currently scarce.",
  "summary": "A newlywed couple and four other people have reportedly been kidnapped along the Eruku-Iyemero Road in Kwara State, Nigeria, while returning from an engagement ceremony. The victims, identified as Rev. Abiodun David and his wife, Funmilayo Bamidele, were travelling with four others on Saturday evening, September 26, 2026, when gunmen reportedly intercepted their vehicle. The […]",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}