A community leader, Adeniyi Adelana, has been abducted by suspected kidnappers in Ode Oriya Village, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Saturday when six armed men stormed Adelana’s residence.
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.
During the attack, Adelana’s wife sustained a gunshot injury to her right hand.
She was rescued and rushed to a nearby medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command says it has launched a coordinated rescue operation to secure the victim’s safe release and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
