The Ondo State Security Network Agency has rescued five kidnapped victims during two overnight operations in Akure South Local Government Area.
According to reports, the incident began around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday when health workers on night duty at a health centre in Oke-Ijebu, Akure, were abducted. The attackers reportedly arrived in a large bus, forced their way into the facility opposite Mega School, and took the workers away.
The Amotekun Corps Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed that three of the abducted health workers, along with two other victims, have now been rescued.
“A 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son were abducted at Pelebe in the outskirts of Oda Akure Road between 7:30 p.m and 8:00 p.m.
“The victims were, however, rescued by the Rapid Response Squad of Amotekun Corps at about 1:00 a.m after a heavy confrontation with the kidnappers.
“Also, three health workers earlier adopted also regained freedom at about 4:30 am and are currently receiving treatment at the Amotekun health facility,” he said.
Adeleye assured residents that protecting lives and property remains a top priority for the state government.
He also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and useful information to security agencies, stressing that collective effort is important for improving safety across the state.
