A yet-to-be-identified gang of about ten armed men has killed a 34-year-old man, Okudili Okoro, and abducted a woman, Mrs. Orogun, during a late-night attack in Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State.
The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, saw the assailants arrive in two unregistered vehicles — a silver-coloured EOD and a grey-coloured Toyota Camry. Eyewitnesses reported that the silver EOD sped towards Akure after the operation, while the grey Camry headed in the direction of Owo.
Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olushola Ayanlade, confirmed the attack in a statement on Friday. He revealed that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, personally visited the scene earlier in the day.
Lawal, who condemned the killing and abduction, ordered all tactical commanders to deploy every available resource to ensure the safe rescue of Mrs. Orogun and the arrest of the perpetrators.
“We urge the good people of Ondo State to cooperate with us and share any relevant information that could aid in apprehending the culprits,” the PPRO said.
The police have assured the public that no effort will be spared in bringing those responsible to justice.
