Another tragedy has hit Igunshin community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State after armed men attacked a poultry farm on Thursday, killing a woman and her daughter and abducting three others.
According to local sources, about five gunmen invaded the farm around 1:00 pm, climbed over the perimeter fence, and launched the assault while the victims and other workers were on duty.
The bodies of the poultry farm owner and her daughter were later found within the premises, deepening grief in the community.
The spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.
“The Command strongly condemns the violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives. While two victims were rescued through a swift and coordinated operation, we regret the unfortunate deaths recorded,” Jimoh said.
He added that security presence has been strengthened in the area, while efforts are continuing to track down and arrest those behind the attack.
The police also urged residents to stay alert and provide useful information that could support ongoing investigations into the incident.