Gunmen Invade Ondo Community, Abduct Monarch, Sh0ot Wife

Residents of Ode Oriya village in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State have been thrown into panic following the abduction of their traditional ruler, Mr. Adeniyi Adelana, by suspected gunmen.

The incident occurred on Friday night, June 13, at about 8:05 p.m., when approximately six armed men reportedly stormed the monarch’s residence under the cover of darkness. Witnesses said the attackers forcefully whisked the traditional ruler away through a nearby bush path, leaving the community in shock and fear.

During the attack, the monarch’s wife sustained a gunshot wound to her right hand. She was immediately rescued and taken to a medical facility for treatment.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Jimoh Abayomi, disclosed that the victim is responding positively to treatment. He added that police operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of B Division, Owo, swiftly mobilized to the area following a distress call.

According to the police spokesperson, a comprehensive search-and-rescue operation is currently underway, with security personnel combing surrounding forests, bush paths, and other suspected escape routes in a bid to secure the monarch’s safe release and apprehend the perpetrators.

The incident has heightened concerns over the growing insecurity in parts of the state, as residents continue to call for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.