‘Terrorists Have Taken Over Our Farms,’ Ondo Youths Decry Failure Of APC-Led Government To Tackle Incessant Kidnappings (VIDEO)

Youths of Ilu-Abo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have staged a protest over the recent surge in kidnappings, accusing the All Progressives Congress APC led State Government of doing nothing to curb the situation. 

The protest followed the abduction of a middle-aged woman, Oladeinde Tomilola, who was kidnapped on Sunday night at the entrance of her residence.

Eyewitnesses said the assailants, believed to be armed, shot at her vehicle, damaging its fuel tank and tyres before whisking her away.

During the attack, two neighbours who raised the alarm and attempted to intervene were shot, one in the head and another in the stomach.

Additionally, a woman and her 11-year-old daughter passing through the area reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries from the gunfire.

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Angered by the incident, protesters, comprising youths, women, and community leaders, trooped out, blocking the major highway with logs, stones, and other objects while chanting solidarity songs and demanding urgent government intervention to address the worsening security situation.