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
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