Gunmen shot, abduct Ondo council secretary, two others

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By Dayo Johnson Akure

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Suspected gunmen have again shot and abducted a council secretary, Joseph Aladesuyi and two others, in Ilu-Abo, Akure North council area of Ondo State.

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Eyewitness account said that Aladesuyi, who is secretary of Okeluju LCDA in the state and was Kidnap alonge side two another.

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Aladesuyi, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of a commercial farm, was said to be on his way to his farm with his daughter when they were ambushed by the gunmen who opened fire on them.

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According to sources in the community, the gunmen who were about 10 in numbers opened fire on the businessman before whisking him away to an unknown destination, leaving residents in shock and confusion.

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The condition of Aladetuyi remained unclear, while his daughter was said to have been left behind by the abductors.

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Subsequently, the ugly development has triggered panic and anxiety across the community, with many residents expressing concerns over safety in the area.

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In a swift response to the incident, parents reportedly rushed to schools to withdraw their children for fear of the unknown and further attacks.

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The state police spokesperson DSP Jimoh Abayomi, could not be immediately reached for comments.

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