Gunmen, at about12:05 p.m on Sunday, 9 August, 2026, invaded Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ogun State and whisked away 33-year-old poultry farmer named Oreoluwa Osonuga, reports thegazellenews.com.
The Chairman of the farm settlement, Seye Kehinde, who confirmed Osonuga’s abduction through a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, 10 August, 2026, said the kidnappers briefly reached out to the victim’s family on Sunday, demanding N500 million for his release.
“The farm settlement in Ikenne witnessed an ugly situation this afternoon (12:05pm), as one of our members was kidnapped. He is Mr. Oreoluwa Osonuga, Male and about 33yrs of age.
“He is a poultry farmer and was on his way out of the farm when he was accosted by gun men, who shot at his car and forced him into the bush. Immediately, security personnel were invited and their response was prompt.
“Military men were also deployed from Ilese, who combed the forest with no tangible result.
“We are using this medium to keep the community aware of our plight and to stay vigilant, ” Kehinde said in the statement.
According to himdespite round-the-clock efforts by police, anti-kidnapping units, soldiers, and other security operatives, there had been no major breakthrough two days after the farmer’s abduction.
“Today is Day 2. No significant development on either the rescue or release of kidnapped Oreoluwa Osonuga.
“There has not been further contact from the abductors since the brief one made yesterday (Sunday) evening – around 5pm – with a cousin of the victim’s father, during which demand for N500 million ransom was made.
“It was the kidnapper who spoke with his second cousin using his handset with MTN network. The Ogun State Commissioner of Police is abreast of efforts being made by his men.
“It is on record that four months ago, on April 1, 2026, one of the farmers in the Settlement was kidnapped. He was in captivity for days before he was released after paying a ransom.” the farm Chairman said.
