JUST IN: Police confirm abduction of couple in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi –
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a couple by suspected gunmen at Olaribigba Estate, Ilu-Abo area of the state.
The command disclosed that the incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on February 20, 2026, when the victims, identified as Mr. Jamiu Olawale and his wife, were attacked shortly after returning home from their shop.
According to the police, the couple arrived at their residence in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry when armed men reportedly emerged from nearby bushes and abducted them at the frontage of their house.
During the attack, the police said a neighbour, Mr. Patrick Ilumaro, who was sitting outside his residence, was hit by a gunshot and was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, ordered the deployment of tactical teams and other operatives to comb surrounding bushes and adjoining communities in a bid to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The command stated that security operatives have intensified efforts to secure the safe release of the abducted couple, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
The police urged residents to remain calm and continue their lawful activities, while appealing to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist ongoing rescue and investigative operations.
