Police rescue kidnapped minors and arrest murder suspects in Oyo
Two kidnapped minors were rescued by the Oyo State Police Command, and several suspects linked to kidnapping and murder were apprehended. Femi Haruna, the Commissioner of Police, announced these breakthroughs, highlighting the command’s intelligence-led approach. The police also recovered weapons and cash from the suspects. Investigations are ongoing as the suspects cooperate with authorities.
What happened
- The Oyo State Police Command rescued two brothers, Hadu Abubakar and Sadari Abubakar, who were abducted from Akinsapon Village near Ayétòrò-Ìlè.
- Four suspects—Abubakar Abubakar, Usman Mohammed, Sanda Legi, and Dore Hado—were arrested in connection with the kidnapping.
- Two suspects sustained injuries during the operation and are receiving medical attention under security.
- In a separate case, seven people were arrested after a dispute over cattle rearing led to the death of Seidu Amisu in Atisbo Local Government Area.
- The suspects in both cases have confessed and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
