Bandits invade Ondo farm, kidnap manager
Bandits have kidnapped a farm manager in the Ilado community, Akure North LGA of Ondo.
The farm manager was identified as Afolabi Ajayi.
Mr Ajayi was attacked at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday as he was about to step out of his car.
The police confirmed the abduction in a statement on Tuesday.
The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, said officers were notified of the kidnapping at Ilado, where the victim was abducted while at his farm.
“In swift response, additional security apparatus, including tactical teams, have been deployed and are currently combing the surrounding bush to ensure the safe rescue of the victim and apprehension of the perpetrators,” Mr Jimoh said.
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