Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - The Oyo State Police Command has announced the rescue of a victim of a recent kidnapping in the state.
The command said Mr Owoade Matthew, who was kidnapped
on July 13, has been rescued.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the
command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade on Monday night
Ayanlade said the victim was kidnapped along the
Igbojaye–Budo Aare Bush Road.
He stated that operatives of the command rescued the victim.
He added that the victim regained his freedom a few hours
earlier and is currently receiving medical attention.
Ayanlade further explained that the command is making the
necessary efforts to arrest the suspects.
“The victim has since been taken to a medical facility for
evaluation and necessary treatment. Upon completion of medical attention, he
will be debriefed by investigators as part of the ongoing investigation aimed
at identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting all those responsible for the
criminal act.”
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