Gunmen have abducted a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Mr. Ayodeji Akesinro, from his residence in Upenme community, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Thursday.
Confirming the development on Friday, the State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said security operatives, in collaboration with other agencies, had begun a manhunt for the assailants to ensure Akesinro’s safe release.
The CP added that the police, in a joint collaborative effort with other sister security agencies, would ensure Akesinro was rescued unhurt while perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to book.
“Our men are currently inside the bush in collaboration with other sister security agencies to rescue the victim.
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“Let me assure you that we are not resting to ensure the citizens of the state are well secured.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies in the state, and we are also engaging in the community to ensure everyone is involved in community policing. So, the police is.
“It rests at all to ensure the people of the state sleep with their two eyes closed.”