Gunmen abduct health worker in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have kidnapped Ayodeji Akesinro, a staff member at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, in Ondo State.
Mr Akesinro was reportedly whisked away on Thursday night from his residence in Upenme, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The state commissioner of police, Adebowale Lawal, confirmed the incident, stating that security operatives were combing the bush to rescue Mr Akesinro.Â
“We are on top of the situation, and He (Akesinro) would be rescued unhurt,” Mr Lawal said.
There have been a series of kidnapping cases in the state, especially in the Akoko and Owo axis of the northern senatorial district. No fewer than five cases have been recorded between July and August this year.
Among the cases was the abduction of a staff member of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Omoniyi Eleyinmi, who was picked up at his private residence by suspected armed men.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
ADC appeals court judgement against members’ candidacy; files for stay of executionÂ
The party has also filed an application for a stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
States
COAS pledges new bus, accommodation upgrades for 4 Brigade troops
The COAS said the army remained committed to providing decent accommodation facilities for personnel.
World
China, Gabon deepen ties, expand cooperation in mining
China and Gabon agreed to pursue closer high-level political, governmental, party, legislative, and local exchanges.
Africa
South Sudan inaugurates first cancer registry to track cases
Mr Nyebswah said the registry is more than just a system for recording cancer cases but a foundation for better decisions
NationWide
Tax Ombud resolved 25 of 33 complaints received: OfficialÂ
He said the office was intensifying public awareness about its mandate and services.
