Monday, March, 2 2026 - Gunmen kidnapped and k!lled a popular youth leader in Isua Akoko community, headquarters of Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The victim identified as Ojo Gbara, known as 'Obesere, was
kidnapped a few days ago on his way home from Edo State.
His decomposing body was discovered in the forest of Igara,
Edo State by the rescue team comprising security operatives, local hunters and
youths of the community.
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP
Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident said a suspect had been arrested in
connection with the abduction and k!lling of the victim.
According to the PPRO, a resident, one Ojo Abbey, said the
victim was abducted by armed herders while returning from Ibilo, Edo
State.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer
immediately mobilised patrol teams to the scene. The victim's vehicle, an
Almera car with registration number KJA 440 DB, was recovered and secured at
the station,” Jimoh added.
The National President, Isua Youth Forum, Comrade Abimbola
Oluwafemi, confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, February 28,
2026.
"The Isua Youth Forum strongly and unequivocally
condemns the alarming rise in kidnapping activities ravaging the Isua axis ,
Akoko south east L.G area of Ondo state and its environs,” the statement
read
"Our community, once known for peace and hospitality,
is now under constant threat from criminal elements who have chosen to
terrorize innocent and hardworking citizens.
"Most painful and heartbreaking is the recent ETIOSE -
ISUA abduction and gruesome murder of our brother, Mr. Obesere, popularly known
as Obey whose abduction was reported on 22nd, February 2026 to Isua Divisional
police Headquarters.
"After several efforts to get him released unhurt,
tragically found his lifeless body dumped and murdered in a deep forest
somewhere in Edo state. With deep pains the lifeless body was recovered back to
Isua today.
"His tragic death has further exposed the dangerous
level of insecurity confronting our people. We can no longer remain silent
while our land is turned into a playground for kidnappers and murderers.
"We are deeply disturbed by the increasing boldness of
these criminals. The people of ISUA and environ deserve to live, travel, and
conduct their daily activities without fear of being kidnapped or k!lled.
Enough is enough.
"We have been reliably informed that one of the
suspects connected to the kidnapping and murder of Mr. Obesere was apprehended
in Edo State.
"While this development gives some hope, it is not
enough. We use this medium to call on our dear Governor of Ondo state, H.E
Gov lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for immediate intervention on this
subject matter and to the general rising insecurity in Isua environment and
Akoko south east at Large ,the Executive chairman AKOKO SOUTH EAST Local govt,
Engr Jude Omolehin AYEGBO, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State and all
relevant security agencies to ensure a thorough, transparent, and uncompromising
investigation into this case.
"Every individual involved in this heinous crime must
be identified, apprehended, and brought to book. Justice must not only be done
but must be seen to be done. The people of Isua and our local government area
are watching, and we demand decisive action.
"Furthermore, we call for immediate and coordinated
security operations to sweep away all kidnapping syndicates operating within
the Isua axis and surrounding areas.
"Our forests, roads, and communities must be thoroughly
combed and secured. We cannot afford to lose another life to this senseless
violence.
“The Isua Youth Forum stands ready to collaborate with
security agencies and community stakeholders in lawful ways to restore peace
and safety to our land.
"We also urge residents to remain vigilant and report
suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities. We will not relent in
speaking up until our community is safe again.”
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