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Ondo State Police Command has launched an intensive rescue operation following the suspected abduction of a community leader in Ode Oriya Village, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
Ondo Police Launch Rescue Operation After Community Leader’s Abduction in Owo
The Ondo State Police Command has commenced a coordinated rescue operation following the abduction of the Baale of Ode Oriya Village in Owo Local Government Area by suspected kidnappers.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the incident occurred at about 8:05 p.m. on June 13, 2026, when approximately six armed men reportedly stormed the residence of the traditional leader, Mr. Adeniyi Adelana, 60, and forcibly took him away through a nearby bush path to an unknown destination.
The police said that upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer of B Division, Owo, immediately deployed a combined team of police operatives and other security personnel to the scene. The area was secured while investigators conducted a preliminary assessment as part of efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack.
During the incident, the victim’s wife sustained a gunshot wound to her right hand. She was rescued and taken to a nearby medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment and is said to be responding positively.
The Command disclosed that a comprehensive search-and-rescue operation had been activated, with security operatives combing nearby forests, bush paths and other suspected escape routes in a bid to secure the safe release of the abducted community leader and apprehend those responsible for the crime.
It added that tactical deployments had been reinforced across the affected area and adjoining communities to enhance the effectiveness of the operation.
Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, directed all tactical units, intelligence assets and operational teams within the Command to intensify efforts towards the swift rescue of the victim and the arrest of the suspects.
The police assured residents that every necessary measure was being taken to reunite the victim with his family safely and ensure that the perpetrators face justice.
The Command also urged members of the public to remain calm and continue their lawful activities without fear, while encouraging residents to provide credible and timely information that could assist ongoing security operations.
Reaffirming its commitment to the protection of lives and property, the Ondo State Police Command stated that efforts were being intensified to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.
The statement was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Ondo State Command on June 14, 2026.