Nine-Year-Old Boy Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Ondo Community

A nine-year-old boy has been abducted by gunmen during an attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun Ido-Ani, located in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

A statement issued by Jimoh Kazeem, spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, said the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Friday when armed men stormed the community and began shooting, causing fear among residents.

“During the attack, the assailants reportedly forced their way into the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac.

“In a desperate attempt to save his life, he escaped into the surrounding bush, leaving behind his nine-year-old son, Master Olaosebikan Victor, who was subsequently abducted by the armed men,” the statement reads.

“Mr. Joel Owalekan also reported that the same group of assailants unlawfully damaged his residence while attempting to gain entry.

“He similarly escaped the attack by fleeing to safety, thereby avoiding possible harm.

“Upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer and his men, in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, immediately mobilized to the scene and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation.”

Kazeem said security operatives have since been searching nearby forests and routes the suspects may have used in an effort to find the child and arrest those involved.

He said investigations are underway and evidence recovered from the scene is being examined to help identify the attackers and establish what happened.

The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, has ordered tactical squads, intelligence officers and other security units to intensify efforts to rescue the boy and bring the kidnappers to justice.

“The Command is also working closely with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to ensure that the criminals are brought to justice,” Kazeem said.

“The Command assures residents that every available resource is being deployed to secure the safe rescue of the abducted child.

“Members of the public are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations.”

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