Gunmen storm poultry farm, abduct two workers in Ondo

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two individuals by suspected gunmen at a poultry farm along Kajola Road in Ilu-Abo area of Ondo State on Monday.

According to the command, three masked men, reportedly emerged from a nearby bush, stormed the farm and forcefully took Joseph Kayode and Esther Akinlolu.

The assailants reportedly fired gunshots into the air before fleeing with the victims.

The police also disclosed that tactical units and detectives were immediately dispatched to the area, while security patrols have been intensified in and around the community.

Reacting to the issue, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, directed the full deployment of operational and intelligence resources to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted individuals and the apprehension of the kidnappers, while urging the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified reports that could cause panic.

The commissioner also appealed to parents, guardians, and community leaders to provide credible information that could assist the ongoing rescue operation, reaffirming his commitment to protecting lives and property across Ondo State.