{"id":904428,"date":"2026-05-08T08:11:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/gunmen-strike-again-in-ondo-abduct-health-workers-at-hospital\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:11:56","slug":"gunmen-strike-again-in-ondo-abduct-health-workers-at-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/gunmen-strike-again-in-ondo-abduct-health-workers-at-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200eGunmen Strike Again In Ondo, Abduct Health Workers At Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u200eGunmen have again struck in Ondo State, abducting no fewer than three health workers during an attack on a Primary Health Centre facility in Akure, the state capital, in the early hours of Saturday.
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\n\u200eThe attack was said to have occurred around 2:00 a.m., throwing residents into panic and heightening concerns over insecurity in the area.
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\n\u200eAccording to a patient who witnessed the incident, the assailants arrived in a large bus, forced their way into the facility and whisked away health workers, including some interns.
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\n\u200eThe victims were reportedly bundled into the bus before the attackers fled the scene.
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\n\u200eConfirming the incident the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, confirmed that three of the abducted health workers have been rescued in a separate overnight operation conducted in Akure South Local Government Area.
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\n\u200eThe Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the rescued health workers regained their freedom around 4:30 a.m. following coordinated operations by the corps.
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\n\u200eHe added that they are currently receiving treatment at the Amotekun medical facility, while efforts are ongoing to rescue other possible victims and track the suspects.
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\n\u200e\u201dThree health workers earlier abducted in a separate incident also regained their freedom at about 4:30 a.m. and are currently receiving treatment at our facility,\u201d he said.
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\n\u200eMeanwhile, one of the victims, Omolabake Kayode, a nurse at the health centre gave a chilling account of how the attack unfolded during her night duty around 2:00 a.m.
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\n\u200eShe said the incident began when she responded to what she thought was a patient arriving at the facility, following the normal routine of opening the door after a knock from the security post.
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\n\u200eAccording to her, immediately she opened the door, she was grabbed by the attackers and dragged outside, where he was interrogated and threatened her.
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\n\u200eShe further narrated that the gunmen invaded the ward, causing panic as other staff members attempted to escape or hide inside the toilet, but were later dragged out, beaten, and had their phones seized.
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\n\u200eShe narrated, \u201cWhen we got to the ward, the others ran for their lives. Some hid inside the toilet, but they dragged them out, collected their phones, and beat them.
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\n\u200e\u201dOn our way, they had not collected my phone yet. When we got outside, they told me to go back and bring my phone. I brought it, and they packed us into a vehicle.
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\n\u200e\u201dI don\u2019t know the type of vehicle they used. They took us into a bush and told us to lie down. They started asking for our bank codes and banking app details, and they transferred all my money.
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\n\u200e\u201dWe were three victims. They transferred everything from all our accounts. They collected our phones, naked us and warned us not to raise our heads, saying they would kill us.
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\n\u200e\u201dAfter a while, they drove off and left us in the bush. my shirt fell off, so I picked it and wore it. We were very scared for our lives. After waiting for some time, we walked to the main road and then to the correctional centre, where we reported.
\n\u200eThey later contacted Amotekun, and we were rescued.\u201d
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\n\u200eFollowing this, the Ondo State Police Command says it has intensified patrols and security operations following the attack at the health centre.
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\n\u200eThe Command said tactical and surveillance teams have been deployed to track the suspects, while working with other security agencies and local vigilantes to ensure their arrest.
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\n\u200ePolice spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, assured residents of continued efforts to maintain security and urged the public to remain calm and report suspicious activities<\/p>\n

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