Police inspector killed during Oyo kidnap rescue operation
A police inspector was killed during a rescue operation for a kidnap victim in Oyo State. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed that the victim, Haruna Lawal, was abducted and sustained a head injury but was rescued alive. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the police responded swiftly and managed to rescue the victim after a confrontation with the kidnappers. The Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
What happened
- The police received a distress call from Alimot of Ojongbodu Area about suspected kidnappers invading her brother’s residence.
- Haruna Lawal was abducted from Olorunda Village, and the assailants escaped with his motorcycle.
- During the rescue operation, a police inspector was killed while repelling the attack.
- The victim, Haruna Lawal, was rescued alive and is receiving medical attention for a head injury.
- Police have intensified efforts to track down the suspects, and investigations are ongoing.
