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Gunmen Invade Ondo Community, Injure Residents, Abduct Pastor's 9-Year-Old Son

Gunmen have invaded Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, injuring several residents and abducting a nine-year-old boy during a violent overnight attack that threw the community into panic.

The attack occurred in the early hours of Friday when the assailants stormed the community, shooting sporadically and attacking residents as they carried out their operation.

SaharaReporters gathered that the gunmen invaded the area at about 1:00 a.m., causing fear among villagers who fled into nearby bushes and surrounding areas to escape being caught in the assault.

Several residents reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries while attempting to flee the attack.

The attackers were also said to have vandalised buildings and destroyed property before escaping from the community.

The abducted victim was identified as Master Olaosebikan Victor, the nine-year-old son of a popular pastor in the community.

Confirming the incident to SaharaReporters on Friday, the Ondo State Police Command said it had launched an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers responsible for the abduction.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the incident was formally reported to the police in the early hours of Friday.

"The Ondo State Police Command has commenced an intensive manhunt for suspected kidnappers who abducted a nine-year-old boy during a violent attack on residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun Ido-Ani, in Ose Local Government Area of the state,” he said.

"The incident was reported in the early hours of Friday, 5th June 2026, at about 2:30 a.m. by Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac and Mr. Joel Owalekan, both residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun.

"According to their reports, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on the same day, a group of armed men invaded the community, firing gunshots sporadically and causing panic among residents," he added.

Jimoh explained that during the attack, the gunmen forcefully entered the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac.

"During the attack, the assailants reportedly forced their way into the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he escaped into the surrounding bush, leaving behind his nine-year-old son, Master Olaosebikan Victor, who was subsequently abducted by the armed men,” he said.

"Mr. Joel Owalekan also reported that the same group of assailants unlawfully damaged his residence while attempting to gain entry. He similarly escaped the attack by fleeing to safety, thereby avoiding possible harm."


The police spokesperson said security operatives immediately swung into action after receiving the distress report.

"Upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer and his men, in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation,” he said.

"Security operatives combed the surrounding forests and likely escape routes in a bid to rescue the abducted child and apprehend the perpetrators.

"Investigations have commenced while relevant exhibits have been recovered and documented to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down those responsible."

The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed all tactical units and intelligence teams within the command to intensify efforts toward securing the victim's release and arresting the perpetrators.

The police further assured residents that all available resources were being deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted child.

"The Command assures residents that every available resource is being deployed to secure the safe rescue of the abducted child. Members of the public are urged to remain calm, vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations,” the statement said.

"Anyone with credible and actionable information relating to the abducted child or the suspects is encouraged to report promptly to the nearest police station or other security

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Militant1:
mnk was right alll along wasnt he.

Militant1:
mnk was right alll along wasnt he.

Ezeama400:
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Tinubu doesn't give a hoot about you. He feeds off your tribalism and hatred for others. When almost 8 OBAs were killed in the same Ondo you NEVER said anything.

Keep looking for IGBO obsession news to gloat over, while your people are becoming captives.

Where is the CONTENT CREATOR called Sunday igboho? Where is Gani Adams?

emkz:
Dear southwest,

You originated magun (climb and kpai). You demonstrate supernatural powers that are depicted in your movies.

Can't you gather all the witch-doctors in your region and cast a spell so that anyone doing banditry, terrorism and kidnapping in your region will start barking like a dog and kpai or run nuts and jump into a river?

Oyo Empire, the cradle of Yoruba awakening is under attack. Strangers are picking your children. What are you doing about it?

Your land is under attack. DEFEND IT OR LOSE IT TO STRANGERS!

President Tinubu: whatever you accomplish, if our land is not secure, YOU HAVE FAILED AND IT IS YOUR NAME THAT WOULD BE ETERNALLY STAINED!

keemsleek:
This more of an assisnation attempt then kidnapping. They went to the guys house directing. They knew where they were going.