Crimes

Gunmen abduct Akeredolu’s ex-aide in Ondo

Gunmen have kidnapped Richard Omosehin, a former aide of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

It was gathered that Omosehin was abducted by the gunmen at his residence in Igbekebo, the headquarters of the Ese- Odo Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

A resident of the community disclosed that the governor’s former aide was abducted via a speed boat at about 2 a.m. on Saturday.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, said policemen have been deployed to the area to rescue Omosehin and arrest his abductors.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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