By Ayodele Oni
A kidnapped victim in Ondo State has been rescued by a team of security personnel after losing the sum of N1.7million, car and other valuables to his abductors.
The Ondo State Police Command revealed that his rescue followed a reported case of armed robbery and abduction, to the police in Owo.
A statement on Saturday by the spokesman of the command, Jimoh Kazeem stated that “a distress call was received at the A’ Division Police Headquarters, Owo, from one Major Tajudeen, who reported that Ali Kolade (male) of Ijelu Quarters, Owo, had been abducted from his residence by armed men, who also made away with his unregistered black Toyota Corolla car.
“Acting promptly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer mobilized a response team in collaboration with the military and embarked on an intensive pursuit of the suspects.
“Although the suspects managed to escape, the victim was successfully rescued. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention and subsequently debriefed by investigators.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects, numbering six (6), robbed the victim of the following items: Samsung handset, Itel mobile phone, iPad, Black Toyota Corolla car, and sum of ₦1.47 million, transferred from the victim’s bank account.
“Meanwhile, investigation is ongoing, with concerted efforts being intensified to identify, track, and apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”
The Command commends residents for their timely report and cooperation and once again urges members of the public to continue providing credible and actionable information that will aid crime prevention and detection.
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