Police rescue kidnapped victim, arrest 4 suspects in Ondo
Police rescue kidnapped victim, arrest 4 suspects in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has rescued an abducted lady, Oluwaseun Adebayo, and arrested four suspects connected with the incident in Akure, the state capital.
DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure.
Ayanlade, who said the rescue followed prompt action after an alert from a public-spirited citizen, explained that the incident occurred on Nov.4 at about 6:30 p.m.
He said subsequent investigations revealed that the victim (Adebayo), was abducted along Weluwelu Street, Ilekun, Oda, in Akure South Local Government Area of the state.
“A good Samaritan notified the Police that four young men driving an unregistered Toyota Camry, had forcefully abducted a lady, and were headed towards Shoprite roundabout in Akure.
“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the command’s personnel immediately mobilised and strategically blocked the suspects’ route.
“They successfully intercepted the vehicle leading to the arrest of all four assailants and the immediate rescue of the victim.
“Meanwhile, the victim was being taken to an unknown destination before the prompt intervention of our operatives,” he said.
Ayanlade explained that the timely coordination between the alert and police response proved pivotal in foiling what could have become another tragic case of abduction.
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“In continuation of the investigation, the unregistered Toyota Camry (Muscle Camry) used by the suspects has been recovered as an exhibit.
“Meanwhile, the four suspects remain in custody as discreet inquiries continue to uncover further details surrounding the incident,” the spokesperson said.
He, therefore, said the Commissioner of Police (CP), Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism and swift response of his men.
According to him, Adebowale also appreciated the vigilant members of the public whose timely information aided the success of the operation.
Ayanlade said the CP emphasised that such collaboration underscored the growing trust between the police and the people, a key pillar of modern policing.
