Crimes

Gunmen kill health worker in Ondo

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a private health worker, Akinola Oyabiyi, in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

It was gathered that the gunmen killed Oyabiyi in Oba-Ile, close to the Akure Airport, while he was driving home at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

A family source disclosed that the health worker was shot before he could attempt to escape from his vehicle.

Gunmen kidnap 3 students in Ondo, demand N15m ransom

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday, February 15.

Odunlami said the police were investigating the incident and working towards apprehending the gunmen.

The incident occurred after four students of the Federal College of Agriculture were abducted in the axis a week ago.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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