PRESS RELEASE
POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED LADY AND ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN AKURE
In yet another demonstration of operational efficiency and swift response to distress calls, operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have rescued an abducted lady and arrested four suspects, following prompt action taken after an alert from a public-spirited citizen.
The incident occurred on the 4th of November, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m., when a Good Samaritan 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.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, Police personnel from the Command immediately mobilized, 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.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Adebayo Oluwaseun, 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.
In continuation of the investigation, the unregistered Toyota Camry (Muscle Camry) used by the suspects has been recovered as an exhibit, while all four suspects remain in custody as discreet inquiries continue to uncover further details surrounding the incident.
Commending the professionalism of his men, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, lauded their swift response and equally appreciated the vigilant member of the public whose timely information aided the success of the operation. He emphasized that such collaboration underscores the growing trust between the Police and the people a key pillar of modern policing.
The CP further noted that this operational success reflects the visionary leadership and reform-driven agenda of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, whose strategic policing initiatives continue to enhance proactive crime prevention, quick response capacity, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
E- Signed
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA OLUSHOLA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Ondo State Police Command
For: – Commissioner of Police, Ondo State
6th November, 2025
