Igboho’s security network rescues kidnapped Oyo woman, son in Kwara

The Iru Ekun Security Network, founded by Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has successfully rescued a woman and her son who were kidnapped in Igbope, Oyo State. The victims, Adijat Kubura Aliqlas and Abdulmalik, were located and freed in Kwara State.

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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 their location. But on July 2, we discovered that they were at Bode Sadu before Jebba. We moved there and remained there till Friday night.

The operation, which spanned three days, involved intensive intelligence gathering and tracking of the abductors. According to a statement from Igboho's media office, the kidnappers were lured into a ransom exchange early Saturday morning. A fierce gun battle ensued between Igboho's team, supported by the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force, and the abductors.

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Around 12:00 a.m. (on Saturday), they came to collect the ransom as we had agreed. But we attacked them in the forest and there was an exchange of gunshots. We subsequently gave them a hot chase and combed the forest. They fled. Later, we found out that they had abandoned Adijat Kubura and Abdulmalik.

During the exchange of gunfire, the kidnappers sustained injuries and fled, abandoning their captives. Igboho's team then located the victims by following their calls for help. The rescued individuals are currently receiving medical attention at Igboho General Hospital.

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We heard their voices shouting for help and were able to locate where the voices were coming from and rescued them. They are currently in Igboho General Hospital receiving medical attention.

Igboho emphasized the crucial support received from the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, and Commissioners of Police in Kwara and Niger states, which facilitated the operation. He reiterated his commitment to protecting lives and property in Oke-Ogun and Oyo State, urging calm and support for legitimate security efforts while advising against spreading unverified information.

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It is crucial to say this operation and its success were made possible with the valuable support of the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, who was communicating with the Commissioners of Police in Kwara and Niger states, thus making the strenuous and arduous task fruitful after days and nights inside forests.