Police confirm kidnap of husband, wife, sibling in Kwara

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Alhaji Moshood of Owoyale Agbamu in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State was kidnapped alongside his wife and sibling on Saturday, February 1, 2025, around 9:00 p.m. at his residence in Owoyale Agbamu, Ajase Ward 2.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident in a terse statement on Sunday in Ilorin.
“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of an unfortunate kidnapping incident that occurred on February 1, 2025, at about 2200 hours. It was reported that unknown armed men stormed Owoyale village along the Oro-Agbamu road and forcefully whisked three persons to an unknown location: Alhaji Moshood, Alhaji Abdulkazeem Owoyale (his sibling), and Alhaji Moshood’s wife,” she stated.
According to her, the police, alongside vigilante and hunter groups, have swung into action, combing the forest to rescue the victims unhurt and apprehend the perpetrators.
She added that further updates on the situation will be communicated as the investigation progresses.