Woman stops attempted abduction of child in Ondo community
A suspected child abduction was prevented in Ogbagi Akoko, Ondo State, when a woman and local residents intervened. According to the Ondo State Police Command, the incident happened after a resident noticed suspicious behavior involving a three-year-old boy. Mrs. Olanireti reported the case, and the suspects were apprehended with the help of community members. The police commended the swift action and urged continued vigilance.
What happened
- The incident occurred on March 22, 2026, after Mrs. Olanireti sent her son, Alex Ayobami, to his grandmother.
- A concerned resident raised an alarm after noticing suspicious activity involving the child.
- The suspects, Adefarati Idowu and Adepoju Babatunde, tried to escape with the child on an unregistered motorcycle.
- The child’s grandmother, Mrs. Olawale, and other residents intervened, leading to the suspects’ arrest and the safe rescue of the child.
- The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, praised the community’s vigilance and emphasized the importance of public cooperation with security agencies.
