Police arrest suspect after youth leader killed in Ondo
Ojo Abbey, a youth leader in Isua Akoko, was reportedly abducted and killed by gunmen. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the arrest of one suspect linked to the incident. The victim's decomposing body was found in a forest in Igara, Edo State. The Isua Youth Forum and local authorities have called for urgent action and a thorough investigation.
What happened
- Ojo Abbey was allegedly kidnapped on February 22, 2026, while returning from Edo State.
- His body was discovered in a forest in Igara, Edo State, on Saturday.
- The police recovered his vehicle, a Nissan Almera with registration number KJA 440 DB, and arrested one suspect.
- The Police Commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, ordered increased surveillance and deployments in the affected areas.
- The Isua Youth Forum urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and security agencies to ensure a transparent investigation and bring all perpetrators to justice.
