Fear has returned to Ondo State as gunmen invaded a poultry farm in Akure and killed a woman and her daughter in a fresh attack.

The incident occurred at Igushin via Ala, throwing residents of the area into panic and further heightening concerns over worsening insecurity in the state.

Eyewitnesses said about five armed men stormed the poultry facility by scaling the perimeter fence before launching the attack while the victims were working alongside other staff.

During the invasion, three persons were reportedly abducted, causing confusion and fear within the community. However, the situation turned tragic when the lifeless bodies of the poultry owner and her daughter were later discovered within the premises.

A resident who witnessed the aftermath said, “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 dead.”

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command were later alerted and quickly mobilised to the scene, where they carried out a rescue operation.

Two of the abducted victims were successfully freed during the operation.
The police command condemned the attack, describing it as senseless and unfortunate, while expressing sorrow over the loss of lives.

In a statement, the command said, “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.”

Authorities assured residents that security has been reinforced in the area, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The police also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist ongoing investigations.

Residents, however, have called for stronger security presence, warning that repeated attacks are heightening fear across communities in the state.