Gunmen have abducted Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, a staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening when the victim was taken from his residence at Upenme in Owo Local Government Area around 7 p.m.
A senior labour leader under the National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) confirmed the development, adding that security agencies had already been alerted.
In a message circulated among members, the union expressed shock over the abduction and warned that its members might resort to protest if immediate action was not taken.
“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 Akesinro,” the statement read.
The union listed its demands to include the victim’s safe release, tighter security in Owo and surrounding areas, and collaboration with security operatives to apprehend the perpetrators.
“Injury to one is injury to all. Solidarity forever!” the union declared.