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Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by alphonsoolajide(op): 5:17pm On Mar 10

Angry residents of several communities in Akure North Local Government Area staged a dramatic protest on Tuesday, blocking the busy Akure–Owo Highway over the increasing cases of kidnappings and killings in the area.

The demonstrators barricaded the major road with the body of a man reportedly killed by kidnappers, bringing traffic along the highway to a complete standstill. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Witnesses said the protest drew a large number of residents who expressed frustration over what they described as worsening insecurity affecting their communities.

During the demonstration, protesters carried placards with messages such as “We Are Dying, Save Our Souls,” “Mr Governor, Please Assist Us,” and “Our Children Are in Danger and We Cannot Go to Farms Again.”

Residents lamented that frequent kidnappings have made it unsafe for farmers to visit their farms or for families to sleep peacefully at night.

According to them, many rural communities around Akure North have become targets for criminal groups who regularly abduct people for ransom.

The protesters insisted they would not reopen the highway until the government takes concrete steps to address the security situation.

The protesters specifically demanded the presence of Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the scene before they would consider ending the blockade.

They urged the state government to urgently deploy stronger security measures to protect lives and property in the affected communities.

The protest later attracted the attention of the state police command.

Adebowale Lawal, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, reportedly intervened and engaged the protesters in dialogue.

After discussions with community leaders, the police chief persuaded the demonstrators to allow traffic to resume along the highway.

He also assured residents that additional police officers and tactical units would be deployed to the affected areas to strengthen security and combat criminal activities.

The protest comes just a day after another kidnapping incident in the state.

Reports indicate that the Secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area in Akoko North West Local Government Area was abducted on Monday while working on his farm alongside two other individuals.

The rising cases of kidnapping across several parts of the state have heightened fear among residents and triggered renewed calls for stronger security operations.

Community members say urgent intervention is needed to prevent further loss of lives and restore safety in rural areas.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/03/10/akure-owo-highway-protest-kidnap-victim-ondo/

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by franchasofficia: 5:27pm On Mar 10*

The protesters should please apply caution before the kidnappers kidnap them too angry

APC is a disaster in Nigeria and if Nigerians fail to destroy APC, APC will destroy Nigeria sad

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by iluvdonjazzy: 5:30pm On Mar 10

alphonsoolajide:
Angry residents of several communities in Akure North Local Government Area staged a dramatic protest on Tuesday, blocking the busy Akure–Owo Highway over the increasing cases of kidnappings and killings in the area.

The demonstrators barricaded the major road with the body of a man reportedly killed by kidnappers, bringing traffic along the highway to a complete standstill. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Witnesses said the protest drew a large number of residents who expressed frustration over what they described as worsening insecurity affecting their communities.

During the demonstration, protesters carried placards with messages such as “We Are Dying, Save Our Souls,” “Mr Governor, Please Assist Us,” and “Our Children Are in Danger and We Cannot Go to Farms Again.”

Residents lamented that frequent kidnappings have made it unsafe for farmers to visit their farms or for families to sleep peacefully at night.

According to them, many rural communities around Akure North have become targets for criminal groups who regularly abduct people for ransom.

The protesters insisted they would not reopen the highway until the government takes concrete steps to address the security situation.

The protesters specifically demanded the presence of Lucky Aiyedatiwa at the scene before they would consider ending the blockade.

They urged the state government to urgently deploy stronger security measures to protect lives and property in the affected communities.

The protest later attracted the attention of the state police command.

Adebowale Lawal, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, reportedly intervened and engaged the protesters in dialogue.

After discussions with community leaders, the police chief persuaded the demonstrators to allow traffic to resume along the highway.

He also assured residents that additional police officers and tactical units would be deployed to the affected areas to strengthen security and combat criminal activities.

The protest comes just a day after another kidnapping incident in the state.

Reports indicate that the Secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area in Akoko North West Local Government Area was abducted on Monday while working on his farm alongside two other individuals.

The rising cases of kidnapping across several parts of the state have heightened fear among residents and triggered renewed calls for stronger security operations.

Community members say urgent intervention is needed to prevent further loss of lives and restore safety in rural areas.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/03/10/akure-owo-highway-protest-kidnap-victim-ondo/

cc: Mynd44 , Nlfpmod , Seun

hmmm this time around I will not blame them but they should maintain decorum and be very peaceful as much as possible

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Wealthyonos(m): 5:58pm On Mar 10

This country is finished completely

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Gerhards: 6:12pm On Mar 10

How can a president allow this to be happening to his people all in the name of politic, what a shame. Spit
Anyway, Yoruba and Fulanis are one,

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by b0rn2fuck(m): 6:19pm On Mar 10*

And the problem with the selfish governors is how to leak Tinubu anus for next election

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by donleo92(m): 6:19pm On Mar 10

And the government is still busy playing politics grin

Everything isn't obi and SOCIAL MEDIA

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by muyico(m): 6:19pm On Mar 10

and presido busy with next year elections

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by mukthar2000(m): 6:19pm On Mar 10

No body want die but then wan go heaven

One gun shot , everybody go japaaa

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Princedapace(m): 6:19pm On Mar 10

iluvdonjazzy:
hmmm this time around I will not blame them but they should maintain decorum and be very peaceful as much as possible

U are telling someone who lost his only child to kidnappers, someone whose wife was raped to death, to be peaceful? hahahaahahahahahaha, Nigerians o. They don kpai ur only child before? or have they r#ped ur woman in ur front before? If u havent experienced any of these, they tell them to be peaceful

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by ZombieTERROR: 6:20pm On Mar 10

Where is the police when you need them..

isn't it time for shooting practice

why would these protesters disturb our peace in this country

Tinubu till 2059

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Tenses: 6:20pm On Mar 10

Gerhards:
How can a president allow this to be happening to his people all in the name of politic, what a shame. Spit
Anyway, Yoruba and Fulanis are one,

They should use this energy and time start looking for the virgins. I know virgins scarce for that side. They can promise the bandits 1000 unborn virgins for a start.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by sweetkev(m): 6:20pm On Mar 10*

Terrorists don enter Ondo state. Gradually they will reach Lagos. Tinubu really need to act fast so terrorists won't destroy the Lagos he transformed from slum into a city now looking like Dubai. Afi ki Olorun shanu awa Yoruba. grin

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by ogaemma: 6:21pm On Mar 10

Does Tinubu really knows what is happening in Nigeria?
So sad.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Seeplusplus: 6:21pm On Mar 10

There are just so many forests along that route and I don't know why those forests can't be pulled down.

Omo last month weh I travel that road fear almost killed me

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by DeLaRue: 6:21pm On Mar 10

I heard the Ondo State Governor is one of the most inactive Governors in the country.

Apparently, he no send anybody.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by ZombieTERROR: 6:22pm On Mar 10

b0rn2fuck:
And the problem with the selfish governors is our to leak Tinubu anus for next election

do you know how much Tinubu is offering them..

dont blame a selfish governor, he's selfish already

Tinubu till 2076

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by richiemcgold: 6:22pm On Mar 10*

DeLaRue:
I heard the Ondo State Governor is one of the most inactive Governors in the country.

Apparently, he no send anybody.

He currently holds the prize for the worst performing governor in Nigeria.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by goslowgoslow(m): 6:24pm On Mar 10

Gerhards:
How can a president allow this to be happening to his people all in the name of politic, what a shame. Spit
Anyway, Yoruba and Fulanis are one,

Go and rest trybalist is this a Yoruba problem or a problem all over Nigeria?

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by chinavs9ja(m): 6:25pm On Mar 10

The level of insecurity is beyond repair

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by jaxxy(m): 6:26pm On Mar 10

The police and security agencies are not living up to their duties. These kidnappers are residing in the state and have their hideout in the state.

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by naturefellow(m): 6:26pm On Mar 10

Seeplusplus:
There are just so many forests along that route and I don't know why those forests can't be pulled down.

Omo last month weh I travel that road fear almost killed me

pull down forest... Really, can you hear yourself?

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by DeLaRue: 6:26pm On Mar 10

richiemcgold:
He currently holds the prize of the worst performing governor in Nigeria.

I just don't understand.

I heard he has been reported at Aso Rock for poor performance, but he continues to plaster the state capital with pictures of himself and Mr Tinubu everywhere angry

I asked my source why the people are not vocal against their Governor. He said the people are too tired of politicians and that they have left the Governor alone grin

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by PlasmaTV: 6:26pm On Mar 10

Gerhards:
How can a president allow this to be happening to his people all in the name of politic, what a shame. Spit
Anyway, Yoruba and Fulanis are one,

I pour APC spit. A bunch of wicked folks.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by sweetkev(m): 6:26pm On Mar 10

ogaemma:
Does Tinubu really knows what is happening in Nigeria?
So sad.

Too old to know what's going on around him talkless of Nigeria as a whole.

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Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by sweetkev(m): 6:28pm On Mar 10*

richiemcgold:
He currently holds the prize of the worst performing governor in Nigeria.

Between him and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, who worse pass.

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Klington: 6:29pm On Mar 10

Too late. Nigeria has never had it this horrible.

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Emzedz: 6:29pm On Mar 10

Be security conscious anywhere u are.. tinibu is a terrible n incompetent ruler. He knows notin buh talks too loud.. mtchwww

Re: Ondo Residents Protest, Block Akure–Owo Highway With Body Of Kidnapped Victim by Eraddray(m): 6:30pm On Mar 10

Inside that owo forest .......idoani village...u will be amazed by the number of fulanis presence their ... Most of them are law abiding...but there are still terrible bad eggs among them

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