Oyo Police rescue four abducted passagers along Igbeti-Kishi road
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of four passengers abducted in the early hours of March 5 along the Igbeti–Kishi road following what it described as a
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The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of four passengers abducted in the early hours of March 5 along the Igbeti–Kishi road following what it described as a swift and coordinated security operation.
In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said preliminary findings indicated that armed hoodlums emerged from a nearby bush and blocked the road, intercepting a commercial bus travelling from Igbeti to Kishi.
According to him, four passengers were forcefully taken into the surrounding bush during the attack.
Olayinka explained that upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Femi Haruna, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officers in Igbeti and Kishi divisions, alongside relevant tactical units, to deploy all necessary operational resources to secure the safe rescue of the victims.
"Acting on this directive, a combined security team comprising Police operatives, members of the Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst, and other local security stakeholders swiftly moved to the area and commenced intensive combing of the surrounding forests.
"The sustained bush combing operation, which lasted for several hours, mounted significant pressure on the criminals, forcing them to abandon the victims and flee the scene.
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"Consequently, the four victims were successfully rescued unhurt, have regained their freedom, and have since been reunited with their families.
"The Commissioner of Police commended the bravery, professionalism, and swift response of the combined security team, emphasizing that synergy and cooperation among security agencies remain vital to the protection of lives and property across the state.
"The Command also expresses its appreciation to the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Seyi Makinde for the prompt response and resources mobilized in support of security operations across the state.
"The Commissioner of Police appreciates the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC, for his strategic leadership and direction to Commands nationwide in the ongoing fight against crime and criminality.
Meanwhile, intensive bush combing and intelligence-driven operations are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure they are brought to justice.
"The Oyo State Police Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information that will aid ongoing security efforts."
