Saturday, August 30, 2025 - A staff member of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, has been abducted by gunmen in Ondo State.
According to reports, Akesiro was reportedly whisked away
from his residence at Upenme, in Owo Local Government Area, around 7pm on
Thursday,August 28.
Confirming the incident, a senior labour leader under the
National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), who spoke on condition
of anonymity, said that the matter had already been reported to the security
agencies.
In a message circulated among members of the union, he
expressed shock over the abduction and hinted at possible protests if the
situation was not swiftly addressed.
“I am
writing to bring to your attention the distressing news of the kidnapping of
our colleague and member, Pastor Akesinro, in his house at Upenme, Owo Local
Government Area of Ondo State at about 7 p.m. yesterday, 28th of August, 2025.
As a union,
we have always stood strong in advocating for the welfare and security of our
members. In light of this unfortunate event, members of NUAHP may need to
declare a day of protest in Owo to demand the immediate and safe release of
Pastor Akesinro,” the message read.
Confirming the kidnap case, the State Police Commissioner,
Adebowale Lawal, said security operatives are on top of the situation and have
begun combing the forest to rescue the victim.
“Our men are
currently inside the bush in collaboration with other sister security agencies
to rescue the victim. Let me assure you that we are not resting to ensure the
citizens of the state are well secured.
We are
collaborating with other security agencies in the state, and we are also
engaging in the community to ensure everyone is involved in community policing.
So, the police is. It resting at all to ensure the people of the state sleep
with their two eyes closed,” he said.
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