Gunmen suspected to kidnapper have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana
Adelana, 60, was abducted from his residence when the
gunmen, numbering about six, invaded the community around 8:30 pm on Saturday.
According to sources, the gunmen, who were fully armed, shot
the wife of the village before whisking her husband away into the forest.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi
Jimoh, confirmed the development, saying the woman is currently receiving
treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
According to the police spokesperson, operatives were
swiftly mobilised to the scene of the incident, with tactical teams deployed to
comb the forest as well as other parts of the adjoining community to rescue the
victim.
He said, “A comprehensive search-and-rescue operation was
immediately activated, with security operatives combing nearby forests, bush
paths and suspected escape routes in a determined effort to track the movement
of the kidnappers, secure the victim’s safe release and bring the perpetrators
to justice.
“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring
that the victim is reunited safely with his family while all those involved
face the full weight of the law.
“The Ondo State Police Command urges members of the public
to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear. Residents are
encouraged to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely
information that may aid ongoing operations.”
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