Violent Attack: Ondo Police Hunt for Kidnappers of 9-Year-Old Boy in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt for suspected kidnappers who abducted a nine-year-old boy during a violent attack on residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun Ido-Ani, in Ose Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was reported in the early hours of Friday, June 5, 2026, at about 2:30 a.m. by Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac and Mr. Joel Owalekan, both residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun.
According to their reports, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on the same day, a group of armed men invaded the community, firing gunshots sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, the assailants reportedly forced their way into the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he escaped into the surrounding bush, leaving behind his nine-year-old son, Master Olaosebikan Victor, who was subsequently abducted by the armed men.
Mr. Joel Owalekan also reported that the same group of assailants damaged his residence while attempting to gain entry. He similarly escaped by fleeing to safety, thereby avoiding possible harm.
Upon receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer and his men, in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, immediately mobilized to the scene and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation.
Security operatives combed the surrounding forests and likely escape routes in a bid to rescue the abducted child and apprehend the perpetrators. Investigations have commenced, while relevant exhibits have been recovered and documented to aid efforts in determining the circumstances surrounding the attack and tracking down those responsible.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Felix Ohagwu, PSC, MNIPS, MSPSP, has directed all tactical teams, intelligence units, and other relevant security assets to intensify efforts toward the immediate rescue of the victim unharmed and the arrest of the perpetrators.
The Command is also working closely with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to ensure that the criminals are brought to justice.
The Police Command assured residents that every available resource is being deployed to secure the safe rescue of the abducted child. Members of the public have been urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations.
Anyone with credible and actionable information relating to the abducted child or the suspects is encouraged to report promptly to the nearest police station or any other security agency.
