Gunmen have kidnapped a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, in Ondo State.
The health worker was taken from his home in Upenme, Owo Local Government Area, around 7pm on Thursday.
A senior official of the National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) at the hospital, who did not want his name mentioned, confirmed the abduction, adding that security operatives had been alerted.
In a message sent to union members, the leadership of NUAHP described the incident as shocking and hinted that workers might stage a protest if their colleague is not released.
It reads, “Dear esteemed leaders and members of NUAHP,
“I am writing to bring to your attention the distressing news of the kidnapping of our colleague and member, Pastor Akesinro in his house at Upenme on Owo local government area of Ondo State at about 7pm yesterday, 28th of August, 2025.
“As a union, we have always stood strong in advocating for the welfare and security of our members. In light of this unfortunate event, members of NUAHP may need to declare a day of protest in Owo to demand the immediate and safe release of Pastor Akeshinro.”
“The union also demanded stronger security in Owo and surrounding areas, especially for health workers, and called on security agencies to apprehend those responsible.
“Injury to one is injury to all. Solidarity forever!” it added.