Saturday, January 10, 2026 - The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected female kidnappers in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, who
disclosed this in a statement on Friday, January 9, said the suspects, all
teenagers, made a threatening call to one Islamiat Omowumi, a meat seller,
demanding human parts and N10m or face dire consequences.
According to the PPRO, the suspects identified as Nurudeen
Fathia, 17, Fatai Taiwo,17, Munirat Saliu,16, confessed to the act, claiming
that the threat was intended as a prank.
“The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the
public of the successful arrest of suspected kidnappers following a threat
report received by the Command, demonstrating its commitment to proactive,
intelligence-led, and preventive policing,” the statement.
"The Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, psc (+),
appreciates the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) for his continuous support
and guidance in strengthening security and crime prevention across the
State.
"On Friday, 9th January, 2026, one Islamiat Omowumi
(female) of Ikoyi-Ile reported at the station that she had received a
threatening phone call from a private number.
"The caller allegedly threatened to kidnap her and
demanded human parts, claiming she was being targeted because she is a meat
seller, and further demanded a ransom of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00),
with threats of dire consequences should the demand not be met.
"In response, detectives of the Command immediately
swung into action, deploying intelligence-led investigative measures which
swiftly led to the arrest of three suspects, namely: · Nurudeen Fathia
(female), aged 17 years · Fatai Taiwo (female), aged 17 years · Munirat Saliu
(female), aged 16 years.
"During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the
act, claiming that the threat was intended as a prank.
"A small Itel mobile phone allegedly used in
perpetrating the crime was recovered from them, further corroborating the
investigation. The suspects are currently in custody while investigation
continues to fully unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and to
determine appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.
"The Command uses this opportunity to warn members of
the public, particularly youths, against engaging in acts capable of causing
fear, panic, or threat to life, as such actions constitute serious criminal
offences with attendant legal consequences.
"The Oyo State Police Command reassures the public of
its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property and encourages
residents to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police
station.
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