Ondo Youth Beaten by Naval Officers Over $9,000 Theft: Alive But in Critical ConditionA youth in Ondo State's Ilaje Local Government Area, identified as Gbenga Omogbemi (also called Edema Omogbemi), remains alive but in critical condition after alleged brutalization by Nigerian Navy officers at the Igbokoda Forward Operating Base.��� The incident stemmed from accusations of stealing $9,000 from Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, the base commanding officer.��Incident Timeline and DetailsEyewitnesses state Omogbemi, a civilian worker, was summoned to the base, tortured severely until he fainted, sparking initial death rumors that were later debunked.��� Social media reports from December 6, 2025, confirm he is hospitalized in serious condition amid community outrage.�� The assault has drawn widespread attention to alleged naval excesses in the region.��Community Outrage and Navy ResponseLocal residents accuse the Nigerian Navy of brutality and threaten to shut down the Ilaje council secretariat in protest, demanding justice and accountability.�� In reaction, the military redeployed Captain Usman, though no official Navy statement has surfaced in reports.��Latest Updates on Ondo Naval Beating CaseAs of December 7, 2025, Omogbemi fights for his life, with ongoing agitation highlighting tensions between civilians and security forces in Ondo State.�� This $9,000 theft probe underscores calls for investigations into naval conduct in Igbokoda.� Stay tuned for developments in this breaking Ondo youth naval brutality story.�