Six health workers kidnapped in Ondo

Metro Six health workers kidnapped in Ondo Published on March 28, 2026 By Sunday Dennis googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); No fewer than six health workers were reportedly kidnapped during a midnight attack on a health centre in the Oke Ijebu area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to eyewitnesses, the assailants arrived around 2:00 a.m. in a bus, forcibly gaining access to the facility situated opposite Mega School. The gunmen allegedly rounded up all staff on duty, including interns, and whisked them away in the waiting vehicle to an undisclosed location. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Patients receiving treatment at the time of the attack were reportedly left unharmed, though visibly shaken by the ordeal. Residents in the vicinity expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as alarming and urging immediate intervention by security agencies to secure the safe release of the abducted health workers and prevent further attacks. As of the time of reporting, authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Don't Miss Fire destroys drugs, property worth millions of Naira at Ebonyi Health Ministry You may like Police rescue five passengers, arrest three suspects in Ondo Kano government confirms rescue of kidnapped local official, arrest of suspects Two arrested over attempt to steal 3-year-old child in Ondo Allow Amotekun to bear sophisticated weapons – Ondo lawmaker begs FG 21-year-old allegedly rapes, kills elderly woman in Ondo Ondo police arrest three kidnappers captured in viral CCTV footage

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