Oyo State Police Command has successful rescue a kidnapped victim following the swift and coordinated response of police operatives, reflecting the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, announced this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abeokuta.
DSP Olayinka said: “On 24th January, 2026, at about 0210 hours, the Command received a distress call from Alimot (female) of Ojongbodu Area, Oyo State, reporting that suspected kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons had invaded her brother’s residence.
“During the invasion, the assailants abducted Haruna Lawal (male) of Olorunda Village via Oyo and escaped with his motorcycle to an unknown location.
“Upon receipt of the report, and acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), operatives of the Command immediately swung into action and deployed to the area. The prompt response and aggressive bush-combing operation exerted pressure on the suspects.
“As police operatives advanced into the area with patrol vans and sirens, the kidnappers, realizing that security forces were closing in on them, abandoned the victim and fled.
He said the kidnapped victim was consequently rescued alive.
“The victim sustained a head injury during the ordeal and was promptly conveyed to the General Hospital, Oyo, where he is currently receiving appropriate medical attention.
“The swift rescue, achieved within hours of the abduction, underscores the professionalism, vigilance, and dedication of the Oyo State Police Command in responding decisively to threats against public safety”, DCP Olayinka.
He quoted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, as appreciatinh the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his continuous leadership, strategic guidance, and unwavering support.
The Commissioner of Police also commended the gallant officers and operatives who carried out the operation, in collaboration with strategic partners, for their courage, professionalism, and commitment to duty.
He said efforts have been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The Oyo State Police Command reassures members of the public of its resolve to ensure that criminals find no hiding place in the State and urges continued cooperation through the provision of timely and credible information.
For Emergencies, Contact: •Oyo State Call Response Center Toll-Free Line: 615
•Oyo State Police Command Control Room: 08081768614 & 07055495413