Oyo Police Command Successfully Rescues Egyptian Kidnapping Victim Without Ransom
•By KAZEEM OYENIYI
IBADAN – Oyo state Police Command has recorded another giant feat by rescuing an Egyptian National less than 24 hours after his abduction by unknown gunmen without ransom payment.
The development was conveyed in a press statement issued by the state police Public Relation Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso.
CSP Adewale Osifeso in statement made available to journalists on Tuesday evening in Ibadan, Oyo state Capital stated that, “Oyo State Police Command is pleased to announce the successful completion of a rescue operation that led to the safe recovery of an Egyptian national who was kidnapped on the morning of Monday, September 8th, 2025, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State.
The statement further read,” This operation was executed within 24 hours of the abduction, a testament to the outstanding efforts of our dedicated officers and inter-agency collaboration.
“Under the strategic direction of Commissioner of Police CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), a coordinated rescue initiative was promptly initiated following the incident. This effort included gallant officers from 4 PMF Ibadan, skilled Command; Intelligence Operations & 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.
“The Oyo State Police Command encourages members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the Police via our emergency contacts. Ensuring public safety is our utmost priority, and we are committed to maintaining a peaceful Oyo State for all.
“For emergencies or to report suspicious activities, we encourage the community to contact the Oyo State Police Command using the following phone numbers: OYO STATE CALL RESPONSE CENTER TOLL-FREE LINE: 615 OYO STATE POLICE COMMAND CONTROL ROOM LINES: 08081768614, 09054133071 & 09061299291” the statement concluded.