Photo: Oyo State Police CommandThe Oyo State Police Command has rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, Isiaku Saidu, in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state. He said, “Over the past week, the command has recorded multiple operational successes, including the foiling of kidnapping attempts, the rescue of abducted victims, and the arrest of murder suspects. “Oyo Police foiled a kidnapping operation in Budo, Iseyin, on January 11, 2026. “Upon receipt of this information, the state Commissioner of Police directed that everything must be done to rescue the victim and apprehend those responsible. On the rescue of another kidnapped victim at Gelede Camp, Komu, in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area, the police said the victim was rescued without any ransom paid and three suspects were arrested.

Source: Punch January 14, 2026 09:25 UTC