Oyo Police successfully rescue four passengers abducted on Igbeti–Kishi Road following a swift joint security operation

Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued four passengers abducted by suspected gunmen along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Irepo Local Government Area.

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The incident occurred in the early hours of March 5, when armed men reportedly emerged from a nearby forest and intercepted a commercial vehicle travelling from Igbeti to Kishi, forcibly taking four passengers into the bush.

In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, immediately ordered a rescue operation involving officers from neighbouring divisions and specialised tactical units.

Ayanlade explained that a joint security team comprising police operatives, personnel of the Amotekun Corps, Operation Burst, and other local security stakeholders conducted intensive combing of the surrounding forests.

The pressure from the coordinated operation forced the suspects to abandon the victims, who were rescued unhurt and reunited with their families.

“Security personnel continue to comb the forests to apprehend the fleeing suspects. We urge residents to remain vigilant and provide credible information to assist in tracking those responsible,” the statement added.

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The operation underscores the command’s commitment to safeguarding travellers and combating criminal activities across Oyo State.