Ondo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Victim, Arrest Suspect After Relentless Pursuit in Akure

In furtherance of the strategic vision and operational directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, aimed at strengthening internal security and combating violent crimes nationwide, the Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, has recorded another significant breakthrough with the successful rescue of a kidnapped victim and the arrest of one suspect in Akure.

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On Tuesday, 5th May 2026, operatives of the Command, while on routine patrol along the Oba-Ile axis of Akure, acted promptly on credible intelligence regarding a distress situation involving occupant of a moving vehicle. The information indicated that an individual was shouting for help from within a red Toyota Camry. Upon receipt of the report, the operatives swiftly mobilized and initiated a coordinated pursuit of the suspected vehicle.

During the chase, the suspects forcefully ejected the victim, later identified as Kayode Alaba (male), from the moving vehicle in a bid to evade arrest. Undeterred, the police team sustained the pursuit, which culminated in the arrest of one suspect identified as Adegbenro Adeola (male), while other members of the syndicate fled the scene and the vehicle recovered.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had earlier been abducted from his residence along Irese Road, Akure, prior to the timely intervention of the police operatives.

The victim has since been rescued and is currently receiving medical attention. The arrested suspect has provided useful information to aid ongoing investigations. The case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), Akure, for thorough and discreet investigation, as well as intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing accomplices.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, commends the gallantry, swift response, and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operation. He reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across Ondo State and assures the public that all perpetrators of criminal acts will be relentlessly pursued and brought to justice.

The Command also urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely, credible and actionable information to police, as collective efforts remain vital in the fight against crime.