Police
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two staff members of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, by gunmen on Monday evening, August 4, 2025. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. at the residence of the victims in the Supare-Akoko road area of Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area.
One of the victims, Omoniyi Eleyinmi, a faculty officer in the Faculty of Education and a member of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, was abducted alongside another staff member. Eleyinmi’s wife narrowly escaped during the shootout. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen stormed the residence, overpowering security measures before abducting the duo.
The police responded quickly to the incident and were able to rescue one of the victims. The Commissioner of Police has directed that the rescued individual be debriefed for possible intelligence that may assist in ongoing efforts to rescue the remaining person. The police have deployed tactical and intelligence-driven operations in collaboration with local security outfits to track down the kidnappers and ensure the safe return of the second victim.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Victor Akinpelumi, stated that the institution is collaborating with the police towards securing the release of the victim. “We have contacted the police, and they assured us that they have swung into action,” Akinpelumi said.
The abduction has heightened fears among residents of Akungba-Akoko, a community already grappling with rising insecurity. A university staff member, speaking anonymously, described the incident as “deeply troubling,” urging authorities to bolster security around the institution and its environs. “We are all shaken. This is a wake-up call for more proactive measures to protect lives,” the staff member said.
The police have assured the public of their commitment to apprehending the perpetrators and preventing further incidents. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and provide credible information to aid ongoing investigations.
