Gunmen Abduct Community Leader, Injure Wife in Ondo

A community leader, Adeniyi Adelana, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ode Oriya Village, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

According to reports, the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday when six armed kidnappers stormed the residence of Adelana.

The assailants reportedly invaded the premises under the cover of darkness and forcefully whisked the victim away through a nearby bush path to an unknown destination.

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Following the incident, the Ondo State Police Command immediately launched a coordinated rescue operation aimed at securing the safe release of the community leader and apprehending those responsible for the crime.

Upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of B Division, Owo, promptly mobilized a combined team of police operatives and other security personnel to the scene.

The area was swiftly secured, while a preliminary assessment of the crime scene was conducted as part of ongoing investigations.

During the attack, the victim’s wife sustained a gunshot injury to her right hand. She was immediately rescued and taken to a nearby medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment and responding positively to medical attention.

The Police Command disclosed that a comprehensive search-and-rescue operation