Police Pursue Kidnappers of Father and Son in Kwara
On October 20, 2026, Elder Bamidele Matthew and his son Bamidele Ibukun were abducted while en route to their farm in the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, specifically along the Idofin-Igbana axis of Iloffa. The victims, who reside in Oke Esi Compound, Kajola, were seized by assailants, causing widespread panic within the community.
Residents expressed their concerns for safety and called for immediate action from security agencies to secure the victims' release. The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident and stated that police operatives have been on the trail of the kidnappers since the abduction but have yet to achieve any breakthroughs.
Ojo reassured the community that the police command is committed to rescuing the victims and reuniting them with their family. Efforts to reach the Chairman of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Hon. James Fadipe, for comments were unsuccessful.
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