Gunmen Abduct Ondo APC Chieftain Prince Owoloemi Emorioloye in Igbokoda, Sparks Alarm in Ilaje
Suspected gunmen have abducted Prince Owoloemi Emorioloye, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, in a brazen daylight operation in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 15, 2026, around 9:00 a.m., when armed individuals in two Hilux vehicles stormed the victim's office along the Okonga/Olodo Junction and forcefully whisked him away. Eyewitnesses described the operation as swift and audacious, with no immediate resistance reported. Prince Emorioloye, popularly known as "Emotel," is a respected media personality, political activist, and Director General of the Asiwaju Media Team. He also serves as Publicity Secretary of the Ilaje Leadership Forum and is widely regarded as an influential figure in Ilaje politics and community affairs. The Chairman of Ilaje Local Government, Hon. Maurice Oripenaye, expressed profound shock and grave concern in a statement issued on Sunday. He des...