Oyo police rescue kidnapped Egyptian national in Ibadan

By Adejayan Gbenga –

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued an Egyptian national who was kidnapped on Monday morning in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan.

Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, disclosing that the victim was abducted on September 8 but freed within 24 hours without any ransom being paid.

“This operation was executed within 24 hours of the abduction, a testament to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated officers and inter-agency collaboration,” Osifeso stated.

He explained that the operation, carried out under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, involved officers from the 4 PMF Ibadan, intelligence and tactical units, local vigilantes, as well as the Ogun State Police Command.

Through intelligence-led operations and a coordinated search of forests and border areas between Oyo and Ogun states, the rescue team was able to secure the safe release of the victim.

Osifeso added that the Egyptian national would be reunited with his family after receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital, Eleyele.

The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements through its emergency lines, stressing its commitment to the safety and security of all in Oyo State.