The Digest:
Gunmen have abducted a local council secretary and another individual at a poultry farm in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Police spokesperson Abayomi Jimoh identified the victims as Joseph Kayode, secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area in Akoko North-West, and Esther Akinlolu. Three masked armed men emerged from a nearby bush, fired shots into the air, and fled with the victims to an unknown destination. The Commissioner of Police has deployed all available operational and intelligence resources for a search-and-rescue operation. Security personnel are combing the surrounding forests and neighbouring communities. The incident has caused concern among residents, leading to the temporary closure of some schools in the area. Police urge calm and caution against spreading unverified information.
Key Points
- Council secretary Joseph Kayode and Esther Akinlolu were abducted at a farm.
- Three masked gunmen fired shots and fled with the victims.
- Police deploy tactical units and intelligence for the rescue operation.
- Schools were temporarily closed in the affected area due to fear.
- Commissioner orders use of all resources to rescue victims, arrest culprits.
Another day, another abduction in Ondo, as gunmen snatch a council secretary and farmer, leaving schools shut and families praying as police comb forests for the missing.
Sources: Police Statement
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