From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan
An Egyptian national, who was kidnapped on Monday morning in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been rescued by the Oyo State Police Command.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Adewale Osifeso, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), made this known in a statement he issued on Tuesday.
According to him, the Egyptian national was kidnapped on September 8 and was rescued in less than 24 hours on September 9, without payment of ransom.
His words: “This operation was executed within 24 hours of the abduction, a testament to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated officers and inter-agency collaboration.”
The operation, he stated, was executed under the strategic direction of the Commissioner of Police for the state, Femi Haruna. He added that a coordinated rescue initiative was promptly initiated following the incident.
“This effort included gallant officers from 4 PMF (Police Mobile Force) Ibadan, skilled command intelligence operations and tactical operatives with local vigilantes and extensive collaborations with the Ogun State Police Command.
“Through careful planning, intelligence analysis, and a swift response, the combined teams successfully located the abducted individual after an extensive search of the forests and border areas between Ogun and Oyo State.
“The rescue operation achieved the safe return of the victim without any ransom being exchanged.
“The victim would be reunited with his family after undergoing all necessary medical interventions at the Police Hospital, Eleyele,” Osifeso said.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command has enjoined members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the police via emergency contacts.
“Ensuring public safety is our utmost priority, and we are committed to maintaining a peaceful Oyo State for all,” he assured the public.
