Suspected gunmen have k!lled a woman and her daughter at a poultry farm in Igushin community, near Akure, the Ondo State capital.
The incident occurred on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The assailants also abducted three other workers.
According to sources in the community, the gunmen gained access to the farm by scaling the fence and attempted to kidnap workers before shooting the two victims.
“The gunmen came through the fence. They were about five and took three people away. Later, we found the woman who owns the poultry and her daughter d3ad,” a source said.
“We quickly called the police and the Amotekun, who mobilised their men to the scene. They’ve later rescued the victims.”
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators.
“The Ondo State Police Command strongly condemns the heinous, violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives,” the statement read.
“While two victims were successfully rescued through a swift and coordinated operation, the Command expresses deep sorrow over the unfortunate deaths recorded.
“Command assures the people that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the security of lives and property while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators, and the Command also assures the public that those responsible will be brought to justice.
“Residents are urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.”