GUNMEN MURDER HEALTH WORKER NEAR ONDO AIRPORT

February 15, 2025

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A health worker, Akinola Oyabiyi, was allegedly shot and killed by unidentified gunmen near Akure Airport in Eleyowo, located in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

A family member, who requested anonymity, told reporters on Friday that the 46-year-old was attacked by the gunmen on Tuesday evening while on his way home.

She said, “The incident happened on Tuesday at about 8 pm when he was going home. The people attacked him. I think they were trying to kidnap him.

“He was shot in the belly and hr died shortly after. We learnt the bandits came out from the bush and shot him in his car.”

When reached for comment, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident and stated that the command was investigating the matter.

She said, “We are on top of the matter, and will get back to you soon.”

The body of the deceased has been deposited at a hospital morgue.

The incident occurred amid a series of recent attacks in the same local government area, including the kidnapping of a farm manager and two industrial training students at Oke Oge in the Oba Ile community.

Additionally, suspected gunmen reportedly shot and killed five farm workers in the area.

The kidnappers of the farm manager have allegedly reached out to the victim’s family, demanding a ransom of N15 million.