Gunmen shoot Ondo farmer, kidnap wife
Naija News • 56m ago
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has confirmed that gunmen shot a farmer and abducted his wife on Wednesday night in Akure, the state capital.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
According to him, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. along Oda Road in Akure.
“The command strongly condemns the criminal act carried out by suspected kidnappers who invaded the residence of one Adesida Daniel, a tomato farmer in Isagba Community, along Oda Road.
“During the incident, the victim sustained a gunshot injury to his right hand while attempting to resist the assailants who had reportedly abducted his wife.
“Upon receiving the distress call, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene, ensured the injured victim was rescued to the...