Businessman kidnapped and child injured in Oyo State attack
A businessman was abducted by gunmen in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers reportedly followed the victim from Kraal Market to his home, where he was taken at gunpoint. During the incident, a 10-year-old girl, Modinat Aleshinloye, was shot and taken to the hospital. Olayinka Ayanlade, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the case and said investigations are ongoing. The police are working to rescue the victim and apprehend the suspects.
What happened
- The businessman, Alhaji Wasiu Aleshinloye, was trailed from Kraal Market, Ago-Are, to his filling station and then to his residence before being abducted at gunpoint.
- The incident was reported at Tede Division at about 10:20 p.m. on May 11, 2026.
- Modinat Aleshinloye, a 10-year-old girl, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment and extraction of pellets.
- Police recovered three expended shells and three face caps for forensic investigation.
- Tactical and intelligence-driven efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim and apprehend the perpetrators.
