Incident
Gunmen kill one, kidnap woman in Ondo Open
Category: MurderTime: 15 Aug 25, 05:28PM
Address: 97G2+4P Ita-Ogbolu, Nigeria
Source: Anonymous
Some unknown gunmen reportedly attacked some residents of Ayede Ogbese community, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday evening. It was gathered that the bandits killed one man, Okudili Okoro and and whisked away a trader, identified as Mrs Orogun, during the attack. Both victims were said to be residents of the community. The state police command had confirmed it. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed that the hoodlums numbering 10 stormed the community to carry out the dastardly act at about 8pm on Thursday. He said efforts were ongoing to ensure the rescue of the kidnapped victim unhurt and to arrest the perpetrators. Ayanlade said, “I can confirm to you ,a woman was abducted at Ayede Ogbese while one individual was shot. Upon the receipt of this information, the commissioner of police, Ondo State police command, Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal, had directed all tactical commanders to do everything possible to rescue the said woman and ensure those responsible are brought to book accordingly. “The 34-year-old man was shot dead at the scene. “Mrs Orogun was whisked away by the gunmen, numbering about 10, in two vehicles, namely an unregistered Silver colored EOD Honda car that headed towards Akure after the operation and another unregistered grey colour unregistered Toyota Camry that’s also headed towards Owo after the attack.” The PPRO added that the CP had visited the Ayede Ogbese and ordered all tactical commanders to do everything possible to ensure that the victim was rescued unharmed.