Gunmen abduct Ondo community head Adeniyi Adelana, shoot his wife

 Gunmen suspected to kidnapper have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana   Adelana, 60, was abducted from his residence when the gunmen, numbering about six, invaded the community around 8:30 pm on Saturday.   According to sources, the gunmen, who were fully armed, shot the wife of the village before whisking her husband away into the forest.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the development, saying the woman is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.   According to the police spokesperson, operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene of the incident, with tactical teams deployed to comb the forest as well as other parts of the adjoining community to rescue the victim.   He said, “A comprehensive search-and-rescue operation was immediately activated, with security operatives combing nearby forests, bush paths and suspected escape routes in a determined effort to track the movement of the kidnappers, secure the victim’s safe release and bring the perpetrators to justice.   “The Command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring that the victim is reunited safely with his family while all those involved face the full weight of the law.   “The Ondo State Police Command urges members of the public to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely information that may aid ongoing operations.” 

Armed bandits have kidnapped traditional ruler Adeniyi Adelana in Ode Oriya Village, Owo LGA of Ondo State, injuring his wife during a late-night attack.

–Community in shock as police launch manhunt By Dayo Johnson Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted 60-year-old Adeniyi Adelana, community head of Ode Oriya Village in Owo council area of Ondo State and shot his wife. A police source said six armed men stormed the residence around 8:05pm Saturday. The assailants invaded under cover of darkness […] The post Gunmen abduct 60 year-Old ondo community head, shoot wife appeared first on Vanguard News.

There is growing tension in Ode Oriya Village, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, following the abduction of the community monarch, Mr. Adeniyi Adelana, by suspected gunmen. The monarch was reportedly kidnapped during a late-night attack on his residence on Friday, June 13, at about 8:05 p.m. Eyewitnesses said the armed assailants, numbering about […] The post Gunmen Invade Ondo Community, Kidnap Monarch, Shoot Wife appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Gunmen suspected to kidnapper have abducted the traditional ruler of Ode Oriya in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Adeniyi Adelana Adelana, 60, was abducted from his residence when the gunmen, numbering about six, invaded the community around 8:30 pm on Saturday. According to sources, the gunmen, who were fully armed, shot the wife of […] Ondo: Bandits abduct traditional ruler, shoot wife