Gunmen abduct farm manager in Ondo

Gunmen invaded the Imafon community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting a farm manager, Afolabi Ajayi.

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It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the victim at about 10.30 on Monday, April 27, 2026 when he came down from his car to enter the poultry farm.

A family source stated that since the manager had been kidnapped, the bandits had not contacted the family over the issue of ransom.

“He came to the poultry farm this morning to check on the workers and how the farm was being run, but the gunmen rushed out from the bush and took  him to an unknown destination in the forest,” the source said. 

The source said the matter was immediately reported at the police station.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident said the men of the state police command had been deployed in the area to rescue the victim. 

“The command has been notified of a kidnapping incident at Ilado, where a farmer was abducted while working on his farm,” he stated 

“A swift response, additional security apparatus, including tactical teams, have been deployed and are currently combing the surrounding bush to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and apprehension of the perpetrators.

“The command assures the public that all necessary operational strategies are being employed, with utmost priority placed on the victim’s safety. Further updates will be communicated as the situation unfolds.”