Ondo Police Foils Kidnap, Robbery Attempts, Arrests Five Suspects

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Police Command has foiled an attempted kidnap of a lady and arrested four suspects.

The Command also arrested a robbery suspect while trying to snatch a motorcycle in Akure.

Command’s spokesman Olusola Ayanlade explained that the kidnap incident occurred on the 4th of November, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m.

“A Good Samaritan notified the Police that four young men, driving an unregistered Toyota Camry (popularly known as Muscle Camry), had forcefully abducted a lady and were heading towards the Shoprite Roundabout in Akure.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, Police personnel from the Command immediately mobilized, strategically blocked the suspects’ route, and successfully intercepted the vehicle leading to the arrest of all four assailants and the immediate rescue of the victim.

“Subsequent investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Adebayo Oluwaseun, was abducted along Weluwelu Street, Ilekun, Oda, and was being taken to an unknown destination before the prompt intervention of the operatives.

“The timely coordination between the alert citizen and the rapid response of the Police proved pivotal in foiling what could have become another tragic case of abduction.

“In continuation of the investigation, the unregistered Toyota Camry (Muscle Camry) used by the suspects has been recovered as an exhibit, while all four suspects remain in custody as discreet inquiries continue to uncover further details surrounding the incident.

“The robbery incident occurred on 2nd November 2025 at about 8:00 p.m., when Mr. Omoniyi Elijah, a commercial motorcyclist, was attacked by two passengers who attempted to snatch his motorcycle.

“In the course of the struggle, one of the suspects, later identified as Ahmed Tijani, stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife.

“Despite the severe injuries inflicted, the victim’s courage and quick thinking in raising an alarm set in motion the chain of events that led to the police response.

“Acting swiftly on the distress call, officers of Oda Division, with the support of vigilant residents, moved in and apprehended Ahmed Tijani at the scene, while his accomplice managed to escape.

“The promptness of this arrest prevented what could have been a fatal outcome. The victim was immediately taken to the hospital for urgent medical care and has since been discharged on 4th November 2025, while the stolen motorcycle was recovered on 5th November 2025”