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Relief as Amotekun rescues five abducted health workers in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has rescued five persons in two separate overnight operations carried out in Akure South Local Government Area of the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the incident began around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday when staff on night duty at a health centre in Oke-Ijebu, within Akure, were abducted by armed attackers.
Sources said the gunmen arrived in a large bus, forcefully gained entry into the facility located opposite Mega School, and whisked away the health workers on duty.
However, in a swift response, Amotekun operatives launched rescue operations which led to the safe recovery of five victims.
Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, who confirmed this on Saturday in Akure, said three health workers and two others had been rescued.
“A 45-year-old man and his 15-year-old son were abducted at Pelebe in the outskirts of Oda Akure Road between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
“The victims were, however, rescued by the Rapid Response Squad of Amotekun Corps at about 1:00 a.m. after a heavy confrontation with the kidnappers.
“Also, three health workers adopted earlier also regained freedom at about 4:30 am and are currently receiving treatment at the Amotekun health facility,” he said.
Adeleye assured residents that the safety of lives and property remained a top priority for the state government.
The commander, who urged the public to continue providing timely and adequate information to security agencies, emphasised the need for collective effort for enhanced safety across the state.
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