Bandits abduct pastor's son, destroy buildings in Ondo community

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Bandits abduct pastor's son, destroy buildings in Ondo community

Suspected bandits abducted a nine-year-old boy, the son of a pastor, and vandalized two residential buildings during an attack on the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ondo State, Nigeria. The incident occurred on June 5, 2026. No further information about the perpetrators or their motives has been provided.

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