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Residents of Eleyewo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State took to the streets on Saturday morning to protest the abduction of a couple by armed bandits.
According to reports, the attackers kidnapped Jamiu Olawale and his wife, shot another individual who managed to escape, and caused other residents to flee as the gunmen opened sporadic fire.
In response, the residents blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway, chanting solidarity songs.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, stated that the attack occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Friday.
He said, “On 20th February, 2026, at about 9:45 p.m., information was received regarding an incident involving Mr. Jamiu Olawale and his wife, residents of Olaribigba Estate, Iluabo.
“The couple had just returned home from their shop in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry when they were attacked at the frontage of their residence by unknown gunmen who reportedly emerged from the surrounding bush.
“The attackers abducted the couple and whisked them away to an unknown destination. During the incident, a neighbour, Mr. Patrick Ilumaro, who was seated in front of his residence, sustained a gunshot wound.
“He was promptly rushed to hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.”
The abduction occurred just two days after the monarch of Agamo Community, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was reportedly killed by armed bandits while resisting a kidnapping attempt.
