AKURE: The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed that gunmen shot a farmer and abducted his wife during an attack on Wednesday night in Akure, the state capital.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to him, the incident occurred at about 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road in the city.
Jimoh said suspected kidnappers invaded the residence of Adesida Daniel, a tomato farmer in Isagba Community, where the attack occurred.
“During the incident, the victim sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand while attempting to resist the assailants who had reportedly abducted his wife,” he said.
He explained that police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene after receiving a distress call.
“The injured victim was rescued and taken to the Police Clinic for medical attention while the area was secured,” Jimoh added.
He said the Commissioner of Police had directed intensified patrols, bush-combing operations and intelligence gathering within the affected area and neighbouring communities to track down the suspects.
The command assured residents that every effort was being made to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Jimoh urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or individuals to the nearest police station.
