Ondo University Worker Freed After Kidnapping Ordeal.
A staff member of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) in Ondo State, Mr Omoniyi Eleyinmi, has been released following his abduction last Sunday. The university worker was taken by unknown gunmen from his residence along the Akungba-Supare Akoko road, sparking widespread concern among colleagues and the local community.
According to reports, Mr Eleyinmi, who works in the Faculty of Education, regained his freedom after an undisclosed ransom was paid to his captors. A colleague confirmed the news, expressing relief at his safe return but withholding further details about the circumstances of his release. The kidnapping had heightened fears about security in the region, with residents calling for increased measures to protect citizens.
The release of Mr Eleyinmi has brought a sense of relief to the university community and his family. Authorities have yet to comment officially on the matter, and efforts to reach the state’s Police Public Relations Officer for clarification were unsuccessful. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges of tackling kidnapping in parts of Ondo State, prompting renewed discussions about improving local security.
The university administration has not issued a formal statement, but staff and students have expressed gratitude for Mr Eleyinmi’s safe return, hoping for stronger action to prevent such incidents in the future.
