Crime
Amotekun battles kidnappers, rescues 9 of 12 victims in Ondo
The security architecture in the southwest, Amotekun, engaged kidnappers in Ondo State who abducted 12 passengers in Ondo State on Wednesday. Th Amotekum operatives, engaging the kidnappers. Successfully rescued 9 of the 12 victims in their custody.
The passengers were conveyed in an 18-seater bus, traveling from Abuja to Lagos when they were obstructed in Idoani Ifira, Akoko Southeast Local Government Area, Ondo State.
Commander of Amotekun in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, had disclosed that the Command rescued the victims following prompt response by the operatives to a distress call from citizens in the area.
Adeleye said that Amotekun operatives are sustaining search and rescue operations in the bush for the remaining three victims.
-
Football5 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business5 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Football3 days agoWAFCON 2026: Super Falcons battle South Africa for World Cup play-off spot
-
Latest5 days agoMessi reportedly faced multiple bomb threats during 2026 World Cup
-
Business21 hours agoBigi, Fearless take campus engagement to new level, reach 20 tertiary institutions
-
Latest3 days agoOsun 2026: Oyinlola group backs Oyebamiji, faults Adeleke over exclusion
-
Featured5 days agoOsun Governorship Election: Adeleke faces tough test as APC, ADC mount challenge
-
Latest5 days agoNFF denies calling for Infantino’s resignation