Gunmen suspected to be Fulani bandits on Friday attacked Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, abducting unspecified numbers of people, including a nine-year-old boy, and injuring several residents.
Daily Intel Newspaper gathered that the assailants stormed the community at about 1am and started shooting sporadically before whisking way with the victims.
Several residents reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries while attempting to flee the attack.
The attackers were also said to have vandalised buildings and destroyed property before escaping from the community.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command said it had launched an intensive manhunt for the kidnappers responsible for the abduction.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the incident was formally reported to the police in the early hours of Friday.
“The Ondo State Police Command has commenced an intensive manhunt for suspected kidnappers who abducted a nine-year-old boy during a violent attack on residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun Ido-Ani, in Ose Local Government Area of the state,” he said.
“The incident was reported in the early hours of Friday, 5th June 2026, at about 2:30 a.m. by Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac and Mr. Joel Owalekan, both residents of Ugbosi Quarters, Idogun.
“According to their reports, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on the same day, a group of armed men invaded the community, firing gunshots sporadically and causing panic among residents,” he added.
Jimoh explained that during the attack, the gunmen forcefully entered the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac.
“During the attack, the assailants reportedly forced their way into the residence of Mr. Olaosebikan Isaac. In a desperate attempt to save his life, he escaped into the surrounding bush, leaving behind his nine-year-old son, Master Olaosebikan Victor, who was subsequently abducted by the armed men,” he said.
“Mr. Joel Owalekan also reported that the same group of assailants unlawfully damaged his residence while attempting to gain entry. He similarly escaped the attack by fleeing to safety, thereby avoiding possible harm.”
The police spokesperson said security operatives immediately swung into action after receiving the distress report.
“Upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer and his men, in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, immediately mobilised to the scene and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation,” he said.
“Security operatives combed the surrounding forests and likely escape routes in a bid to rescue the abducted child and apprehend the perpetrators.
“Investigations have commenced while relevant exhibits have been recovered and documented to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and track down those responsible.”
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed all tactical units and intelligence teams within the command to intensify efforts toward securing the victim’s release and arresting the perpetrators.
The police further assured residents that all available resources were being deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted child.
“The Command assures residents that every available resource is being deployed to secure the safe rescue of the abducted child. Members of the public are urged to remain calm, vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may aid ongoing investigations,” the statement said.
“Anyone with credible and actionable information relating to the abducted child or the suspects is encouraged to report promptly to the nearest police station or other security agency.”
