Armed attack on Igbosi community in Ondo State, boy abducted

A nine-year-old boy was abducted during a violent attack by armed men on the Igbosi community in Idogun, Ondo State, in the early hours of Friday. The assailants also damaged at least two residential buildings and caused widespread panic, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes and surrounding areas for safety.

The incident was reported to the police at approximately 2:30 a.m. by two residents, Olaosebikan Isaac and Joel Owalekan. According to their reports, a group of armed men invaded the Ugbosi Quarters area of the community around 1:30 a.m., firing gunshots sporadically. The attackers forced their way into the residence of Olaosebikan Isaac, who escaped into the surrounding bush. His nine-year-old son, identified in police statements as Master Olaosebikan Victor, was left behind and subsequently abducted. The boy is also identified in community reports as the son of a local pastor.

The same group of assailants damaged the residence of Joel Owalekan while attempting to gain entry. Owalekan also escaped unharmed. Family members of the victims have reportedly relocated temporarily to a relative's home in the nearby town of Owo.

The Ondo State Police Command confirmed it has...