Media official supporting President Tinubu abducted in Ondo

Emorioloye Owoloemi, a member of the Asiwaju Media Team—a group supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in Ondo State—has been abducted.

Maurice Oripenaye, the Chairperson of the Ilaje Local Government Area, provided confirmation of the abduction to reporters in Akure on Sunday. He reported that Owoloemi was taken from his office near the Okonga/Olodo Junction in Igbokoda on Thursday at around 9:00 a.m.

According to Oripenaye, the kidnappers arrived in two Toyota Hilux SUVs and forcibly took the APC media official. Since then, his location has remained unknown.

The council chair condemned the abduction as a clear act of criminality and lamented that it occurred in broad daylight in a busy area. He stated that all security agencies in the state have been notified and called for efforts to ensure the safe return of the victim.

“This incident is a serious breach of public safety and an assault on the peaceful residents of Ilaje,” Oripenaye remarked, adding that witnesses have confirmed that Owoloemi was taken at gunpoint. He expressed his support for the victim’s family and friends during this challenging time.

Oripenaye encouraged residents to stay calm and refrain from sharing unverified information that could increase tensions or obstruct investigations. He assured that the safety of residents is a priority, detailing that the local government has reached out to the police, Department of State Services, Nigerian Army, and other security agencies for a coordinated and rapid response.

In addition, the Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction. Police spokesperson CSP Jimoh Abayomi stated that investigations are underway, although information remains limited.

He urged residents to stay calm, assuring them that measures are in place to protect lives and property throughout the state.