Security agencies closing in on abductors of 9-year-old boy — Ondo Govt

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….Say Amotekun, Police, DSS Combing Forests

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By Dayo Johnson, Akure

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The Ondo State Government has assured residents that security agencies are making significant progress in efforts to rescue nine-year-old Olaosebikan Victor, who was abducted by gunmen in Igbosi Community, Idogun, in Ose Local Government Area of the state.

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In a statement issued in Akure, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, expressed deep concern over the attack and abduction, while urging residents to remain calm.

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Ajanaku said a coordinated security operation was activated immediately after the government was informed of the incident.

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According to him, personnel of the Amotekun Corps, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services>, and the military have launched intensive search operations across the community, surrounding forests and other strategic locations.

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“The Ondo State Government wishes to assure residents that the security situation is being closely monitored and professionally managed,” the statement said.

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He added that security measures have been strengthened in the area, while intelligence gathering and search operations are ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators.

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The government urged residents of Ose Local Government Area and neighbouring communities to remain vigilant and cooperate with security personnel by providing useful information through established channels.

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Ajanaku reiterated the commitment of the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to the protection of lives and property across the state.

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He expressed confidence that the joint security operation would yield positive results and lead to the safe rescue of the abducted child.

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The commissioner also commended the swift response of the security agencies and advised the public to report suspicious activities, while avoiding the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic.

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