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Igboho’s security network rescues abducted Oyo woman and son in Kwara

Igboho’s security network rescues abducted Oyo woman and son in Kwara

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Sunday Igboho's security network rescued an abducted woman and her son in Kwara State.
  • The victims were taken from Oyo State and found after a three-day operation.
  • Igboho reaffirmed his commitment to security and urged calm.

A joint operation involving Sunday Igboho's Iru Ekun Security Network and the Nigeria Police Force's Intelligence Response Team has successfully rescued a woman and her son who were abducted in Oyo State. The victims, identified as Adijat Kubura Aliqlas and her son, Abdulmalik, were located and freed in Kwara State after a three-day pursuit. According to a statement from Igboho's media office, the operation relied on intelligence gathering and tracking the kidnappers. Security operatives lured the suspects into collecting a ransom before launching an assault, leading to a gun exchange. The kidnappers fled with gunshot wounds, abandoning their captives in the forest. Igboho described the intense effort, stating, “Myself and my team members with ASP Amos Ajegoke, including policemen have been in the forest for days tracking the movement of the hoodlums to ascertain the location.” They located the kidnappers near Bode Sadu before Jebba and engaged them around midnight when the suspects came to collect the ransom. "We attacked them in the forest and there was exchange of gunshots," Igboho stated. The subsequent chase led to the kidnappers abandoning Adijat Kubura and Abdulmalik. The victims were found shouting for help and are now receiving medical attention at Igboho General Hospital. Igboho credited the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, for facilitating crucial support through state commissioners, which made the operation fruitful. He reiterated his commitment to protecting lives and property in Oke-Ogun and Oyo State, assuring residents that all lawful efforts would continue to support peace and security. He urged the public to remain calm, support legitimate security initiatives, and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause unnecessary fear.

Myself and my team members with ASP Amos Ajegoke, including policemen have been in the forest for days tracking the movement of the hoodlums to ascertain the location.

— Sunday IgbohoDescribing the intensive search for the abductors.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.