Bandits kidnap pastor’s son and destroy homes in Ondo community
Some bandits attacked the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and abducting a nine-year-old boy. The victim, identified as Oluwatobi, is the son of local pastor Isaac Olaosebikan. The incident caused panic, forcing residents to flee to neighbouring communities for safety. The Ondo State Police Command has launched a search-and-rescue operation to find the boy and apprehend the attackers.
What happened
- Bandits invaded the Igbosi area of Idogun, destroying two buildings and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy, Oluwatobi, son of Isaac Olaosebikan.
- The attackers fired gunshots to scare residents, leading many to flee their homes for safety.
- The incident was reported by Isaac Olaosebikan and Joel Owalekan, whose house was also damaged during the attack.
- The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi, confirmed the incident and stated that security operatives and Amotekun Corps had been mobilised for a coordinated search-and-rescue operation.
- The State Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed all tactical teams and intelligence units to intensify efforts to rescue the victim and arrest the perpetrators.
