Couple abducted, one shot in Ondo community

Gunmen have abducted a couple in Ilu-Abo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, February 21, 2026, said one other person also sustained a gunshot wound.

Jimoh disclosed that the couple, Jamiu Olawale and his wife, residents of Olaribigba Estate in Ilu-Abo, were whisked away by the gunmen at about 9:45 p.m. on Friday, February 20.

Jimoh said: “The couple had just returned home from their shop in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry when they were attacked at the frontage of their residence by the gunmen, who reportedly emerged from the surrounding bush.

“The attackers abducted the couple and whisked them away to an unknown destination.

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“During the incident, a neighbour, Mr Patrick Ilumaro, who was seated in front of his residence, sustained a gunshot wound.

“He was promptly rushed to the hospital where he is currently receiving medical treatment.”

Jimoh added that the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, immediately deployed tactical teams alongside conventional operatives to comb the surrounding bushes and adjoining areas.

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