By Ayodele Oni
Again, Imafon community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State has witnessed another round of abduction. A farm manager, Afolabi Ajayi, has been abducted by gunmen in a brazen daytime attack.
The incident occurred on Monday at about 10:30 a.m. when the victim arrived at his poultry farm to supervise activities.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that shortly after stepping out of his vehicle, the assailants emerged from the bush and forcefully whisked him away into the forest.
A family source said the development has thrown relatives and workers into panic, noting that the kidnappers had yet to establish contact or make any ransom demand as of the time of filing this report.
“He came to the farm to check on the workers and assess how things were going, but suddenly the gunmen appeared from nowhere and dragged him into the bush,” the source said.
The incident was immediately reported to the police, prompting a swift response from security operatives.
Confirming the development, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the Command has deployed tactical teams to the area to secure the victim’s rescue and track down the perpetrators.
“The command has been notified of a kidnapping incident at Ilado, where a farmer was abducted while working on his farm.
“In a swift response, additional security personnel, including tactical teams, have been deployed and are currently combing the surrounding bush to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and the apprehension of the perpetrators.
“The command assures the public that all necessary operational strategies are being employed, with utmost priority placed on the victim’s safety. Further updates will be communicated as the situation unfolds,” he added.
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