4 suspected kidnappers arrested as police rescue victim in Ondo

Thursday, November 6, 2025 - Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped woman and arrested four suspects in Akure.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Olushola Ayanlade who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 6, 2025 said the victim was rescued following a distress alert from a concerned citizen. 

Ayanlade said a vigilant citizen on November 4, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m. reported that four young men, driving an unregistered Toyota Camry, popularly known as a “Muscle Camry” had forcibly abducted a lady and were heading towards the Shoprite roundabout in Akure. 

Reacting swiftly to the tip-off, Police operatives mobilised and strategically blocked the suspects’ route, leading to the arrest of all four suspects and the immediate rescue of the victim. 

“In yet another demonstration of operational efficiency and swift response to distress calls, operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have rescued an abducted lady and arrested four suspects, following prompt action taken after an alert from a public-spirited citizen,” the statement read. 

"The incident occurred on the 4th of November, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m., when a Good Samaritan notified the Police that four young men, driving an unregistered Toyota Camry (popularly known as Muscle 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 mobilized, 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 timely coordination between the alert citizen and the rapid response of the Police proved pivotal in foiling what could have become another tragic case of abduction.

"In continuation of the investigation, the unregistered Toyota Camry (Muscle 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."