Gunmen on Wednesday night shot a farmer and abducted his wife in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, the police have confirmed.
The spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to him, the attack occurred at about 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road in Akure when suspected kidnappers invaded the residence of a tomato farmer, Adesida Daniel, in the Isagba Community.
Jimoh said the farmer sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand while attempting to resist the assailants who had reportedly abducted his wife.
“During the incident, the victim sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand while attempting to resist the assailants who had reportedly abducted his wife,” he said.
He added that upon receiving a distress call, police operatives quickly mobilized to the scene, rescued the injured victim, and rushed him to the Police Clinic for medical treatment while the area was secured.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police in the state had ordered intensified patrols, bush-combing operations, and intelligence gathering in the affected area and neighbouring communities to track down the suspects.
Jimoh assured residents that the command would spare no effort in apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or individuals to the nearest police station.
The incident adds to growing security concerns in parts of Ondo State, where cases of kidnapping and attacks on farmers have been reported in recent years, particularly along rural roads and farming communities. Security agencies have repeatedly stepped up patrols and bush-combing operations in response to such incidents.
