Police rescue abducted lady, nab 4 suspects in Akure

The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command rescued a lady, Oluwaseun Adebayo, who was allegedly abducted by four men in Akure, the state capital.

The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, made this known via a statement issued on Thursday, November 6, 2025

Ayanlade disclosed that the rescue followed prompt action after an alert from a public-spirited citizen.

Ayanlade said the incident occurred in the Oda area of Akure at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, when a resident 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.

The police spokesperson stated: “Acting swiftly on the intelligence, police personnel from the command immediately mobilised, 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.

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“Subsequent investigation revealed that the victim 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.”

Ayanlade said the car used by the suspects was recovered as an exhibit, while all four suspects remain in custody.

Ayanlade added that the police have launched an investigation to uncover further details surrounding the incident.

The Star