Four Kidnappers Arrested By Police In Ondo, Victim Rescued

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspects and rescued a kidnapped victim in Akure, the state capital.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the arrest followed a tip-off by a citizen who notified the police that four young men had abducted a lady on Tuesday.

Ayanlade noted that following the report, police operatives swooped on the suspects and rescued the victim.

He disclosed that the investigation revealed that the lady was abducted along Weluwelu Street, in the Ilekun area of Akure, and was being transported to an unknown destination before the police intervened.

Ayanlade stated, “The incident occurred on November 4, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m., when a Good Samaritan notified the police that four young men, driving an unregistered Toyota Camry, had forcefully abducted a lady and were heading towards the Shoprite Roundabout in Akure.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police personnel from the command immediately mobilised, strategically blocked the suspects’ route, and successfully intercepted the vehicle, leading to the arrest of all four assailants and the immediate rescue of the victim.

“Subsequent investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Adebayo Oluwaseun, was abducted along Weluwelu Street, Ilekun, Oda, and was being taken to an unknown destination before the prompt intervention of the operatives.”

The PPRO noted that the vehicle used in the alleged abduction had been recovered, while an investigation had commenced into the matter.

“In continuation of the investigation, the unregistered Toyota Camry used by the suspects has been recovered as an exhibit, while all four suspects remain in custody as discreet inquiries continue to uncover further details surrounding the incident,” Ayanlade added.

He concluded by stressing the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property.