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Police rescue couple kidnapped in Oyo community
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a couple who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Tiro Village, Irawo, in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
According to the statement, the victims, identified as Alhaji Busiru Booni and his wife, Alhaja Pitiku, were abducted late on Saturday, July 5, 2026, when about five armed men reportedly invaded Tiro Village, fired sporadically into the air and whisked them away to an unknown destination.
Olayinka said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, immediately directed a coordinated search-and-rescue operation involving police operatives, the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, local vigilantes and hunters.
“During the operation, a Bajaj motorcycle earlier reported stolen was recovered abandoned in a nearby bush, providing a significant breakthrough in the rescue effort.
“The recovered motorcycle, coupled with the deployment of technological leverage, enabled the joint security team to identify the hideout of the hoodlums,” the statement read.
The spokesperson said the suspects opened fire on sighting the advancing security operatives, leading to a gun duel.
“However, owing to the dense forest terrain and the difficult surrounding environment, the hoodlums escaped into the bush with varying degrees of gunshot wounds, abandoning the victims in the process.
“The victims were rescued unhurt, immediately evacuated to a medical facility for evaluation and necessary treatment, subsequently discharged after being certified to be in stable condition, and have since been reunited with their family,” he said.
DSP Olayinka urged residents to remain vigilant and report anyone seeking unusual medical attention or presenting suspected bullet wounds to the nearest police station or security post.
He said such information would assist ongoing efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and prevent further criminal activities.
The command also appreciated the support of the Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes, hunters and community members, whose timely information and cooperation contributed to the successful rescue operation.
It reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state and urged residents to continue providing credible and timely information to aid efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
