Amotekun rescues kidnapped health workers, others

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has rescued five persons, including three health workers, in two overnight operations in Akure South Local Government Area of the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at about 2am on Saturday, staff on night duty at the health centre in Oke-Ijebu, Akure metropolis were abducted.

It was gathered that the attackers arrived in a large bus, forcefully entered the facility opposite a mega school, and took away the health workers.

Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, confirmed this on Saturday, saying three health workers and two others were rescued.

Adeleye said: “A 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son were abducted at Pelebe in the outskirts of Oda Akure Road between 7:30pm and 8pm.

“The victims were, however, rescued by the Rapid Response Squad of Amotekun Corps at about 1am after a heavy confrontation with the kidnappers.

“Also, three health workers earlier adopted also regained freedom at about 4:30am and are currently receiving treatment at the Amotekun health facility.”

Adeleye assured residents that the safety of lives and property remained a top priority for the state government.

The commander, who urged the public to continue providing timely and adequate information to security agencies, emphasised the need for collective effort for enhanced safety across the state.