Operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, have rescued five people from kidnappers in the state.
The state Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Akure, said the victims were rescued on May 6 and 10 without the payment of N150 million ransom demanded by their abductors.
Adeleye explained that the rescue was a result of the mandate to enter the forests given to security agencies in the last few months in the state.
The commander said four of the victims were kidnapped at Iromeh along the Lagos-Ore Expressway on May 10, and the kidnappers demanded N100 million.
“The four victims were kidnapped by four men, but within a few minutes of the occurrence, our distress line was called and we mobilised men to enter the forest,” he stated.
“The fifth victim was kidnapped on Ikare-Owo Road on May 6th, but was rescued without paying one kobo despite the machete cuts inflicted on him. His kidnappers demanded N50 million.
“He is receiving attention at our medical facility. We acted on credible intelligence and we assure the people that we will act promptly and treat any information in strict confidence.
“Officers and men of Amotekun are already on 24 hour patrols, while our rangers are already in the forest to ensure prompt response to any credible information.
“The Ondo State Government is doing everything to ensure the safety of lives and properties of its residents. We are committed to ensuring zero tolerance to crime, kidnapping and armed robbery,” he added.
