Gunmen have abducted the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye.

 

According to reports, Ogunleye was kidnapped along the Ipere–Iludun Ekiti road while returning from official duties on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

 

Her vehicle was later found abandoned by the roadside, while her whereabouts remain unknown.

 

It was gathered that the council vice chairman had earlier visited the Ilejemeje Local Government secretariat before heading to Ido Ekiti when the incident occurred.

 

Confirming the development in a statement, Director of Information and Civic Orientation for Ilejemeje local government, Falade Sunday, said security agencies had been alerted, and efforts were ongoing to rescue her.

 

Spokesman of the Ekiti State Police Command, Sunday Abutu, told journalists he would provide details later.