Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - One of the farmers abducted by gunmen in Okeigbo, Ondo State, has d!ed in captivity.
According to the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also
known as the Amotekun Corps, five other kidnap victims have been rescued in
separate operations across the state.
Gunmen abducted two farmers in Parubber Community,
Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, and demanded N100
million ransom for their release.
Adeleye said the Okeigbo incident occurred a few days ago,
prompting nine operatives of the Special Squad to immediately commence a rescue
operation after receiving a distress call.
He said the Amotekun Corps also collaborated with sister
security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), to
track the kidnappers and rescue the victims.
According to him, the operation was intensified following a
directive from the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to ensure that the victims
were rescued.
“I’m glad to let you know that several kilometres away from
the scene of crime, we successfully secured the release of the two of them that
were kidnapped in Okeigbo,” Adeleye said.
He, however, said the kidnappers employed deceptive tactics
to mislead the security operatives about their location.
Adeleye said the victims were eventually located deep inside
a reserve forest, but one of them, a woman, could not be revived.
“We were able to rescue a life without a problem, the man.
But unfortunately, by the time we got there, the lady was exhausted and we
couldn’t revive her because we met her d3ad or unconscious,” he stated.
The commander added that one of the suspected kidnappers had
been tracked to Oyo State, with arrangements ongoing with sister security
agencies to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.
In another operation in the Ore axis of Odigbo Local
Government Area, Adeleye said operatives arrested suspected members of a
kidnapping syndicate.
“Today again, we have a group that specializes in kidnapping
all in Odigbo local government. After very decisive actions, we were able to
arrest the main culprits who in collaboration with some at large,” he said.
Adeleye also disclosed the arrest of two suspects, Akinlolu
and Akintimi, for alleged illegal possession of firearms.
Giving a breakdown of the suspects paraded, the commander
said nine were arrested for alleged offences relating to breach of law and
order, while five were linked to kidnapping.
He said the families of some of the victims were able to
send distress signals early enough, enabling Amotekun Rangers operating in the
forest to respond and secure their release.
“Only yesterday night, we were equally able to rescue Four
men in the Ala-Dada axis that were being kidnapped,” Adeleye said.
The Amotekun commander assured residents and potential
investors of the security of lives and property across the state.
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