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Amotekun rescues abducted Ondo health workers

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has rescued five persons in two overnight operations at Akure South Local Government Area of the state.

The Star had reported that staff on night duty at the health centre in the Oke-Ijebu area of Akure, the capital of Ondo State, were abducted at about 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

It was gathered that the gunmen arrived in a large bus, forcefully entered the facility opposite the mega school, and took away the health workers.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, said three health workers and two others had been rescued.

Adeleye said: “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.

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“Also, three health workers earlier adopted also regained freedom at about 4:30 a.m. and are currently receiving treatment at the Amotekun health facility.”

Adeleye assured residents that the safety of lives and property remained a top priority for the Ondo State Government.

The Amotekun commander, who urged the public to continue providing timely and adequate information to security agencies, emphasised the need for collective effort for enhanced safety across Ondo State.

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, also confirmed the incident.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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