One killed as gunmen kidnap businesswoman in Ondo

By Boye Oyeyemi –

A man has been killed while a businesswoman was abducted as suspected kidnappers attacked Ayede Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The deceased, identified as 34-year-old Okudili Okoro, was shot dead during the incident, which occurred around 10:30 p.m.

The assailants reportedly targeted Mrs. Orogun, a well-known provisions store owner in the community.

According to eyewitnesses, about ten armed men arrived in two unregistered vehicles, shooting indiscriminately before taking the woman away.

“It was a sad incident. They came in two vehicles to kidnap two women who sell provisions and cosmetics. Unfortunately, in the process, they shot Okoro dead and whisked away Mrs. Orogun,” a resident, who pleaded anonymity, told our reporter.

Sources said the attackers escaped with their victim through the Akure/Owo road, managing to bypass several military and police checkpoints.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the killing and abduction.

Ayanlade said the gunmen fled in two unregistered vehicles, a silver EOD car headed toward Akure and a grey Toyota Camry headed toward Owo.