Oyo State Police Rescue 15-Year-Old Kidnap Victim

The Oyo State Police Command successfully rescued a 15-year-old boy, Sumaila Muhammadu, who had been kidnapped from the Onidundun area of Akinyele Local Government Area on October 18, 2026. The rescue operation occurred on October 22, 2026, following credible intelligence received by the command.

The operation was directed by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, and involved the Anti-Kidnapping Section in collaboration with the Oyo Zone Vigilante Group of Nigeria. The police operatives mobilized to the Pipeline, Ajagba axis along the Awe–Iwo Road, where they encountered the kidnappers.

A gun duel ensued after the suspects opened fire on the security team. Despite the attack, the operatives successfully rescued Sumaila Muhammadu, while one unidentified suspected kidnapper was neutralized.

Other gang members fled the scene, reportedly with gunshot injuries. The neutralized suspect was later confirmed dead at a hospital, and his body was taken to the morgue.

The police reaffirmed their commitment to combating kidnapping and violent crimes through intelligence-led policing.