A tragic incident unfolded in Ilara town, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, as gunmen launched a violent attack, killing two individuals and abducting a prominent businessman, identified as Ade Bendel.
The assailants stormed the community late Wednesday night, around 11 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately to instill fear among residents before seizing their target. Reports indicate that the gunmen trailed the businessman to his hotel, where they unleashed gunfire, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a female hotel employee.
Following the abduction, the perpetrators fled across the border into the Republic of Benin, abandoning the victim’s vehicle along the escape route. The incident has left the community in a state of panic, with several residents sustaining injuries while attempting to flee the gunfire.
Local authorities, including the Ogun State Police Command, have acknowledged the incident and are working to gather further details. The traditional ruler of Ilara, Oba Mutiu Adedimeji, confirmed the attack and expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in the region.