Ondo farmer injured and wife abducted by gunmen in Akure
A farmer identified as Adesida Daniel was shot and his wife kidnapped by gunmen in Akure, Ondo State. The incident happened along Oda Road, with the victim sustaining a gunshot wound while resisting the attackers. DSP Abayomi Jimoh of the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the event and stated that the police responded quickly, rescuing the injured farmer and securing the area. The police have promised to intensify efforts to apprehend the suspects and urged residents to stay vigilant.
What happened
- Gunmen invaded the residence of Adesida Daniel, a tomato farmer in Isagba Community, Akure.
- The farmer was shot in the right hand while trying to resist the kidnappers, who abducted his wife.
- Police operatives responded swiftly, took the injured victim to the Police Clinic, and secured the area.
- DSP Abayomi Jimoh stated that the Commissioner of Police has ordered intensified patrols and intelligence gathering in the area.
- The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and repeated cases of kidnapping and attacks on farmers in Ondo State.
