Police Confirm Abduction Of Young Lady In Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of one Mrs. Adetutu Aderibigbe by suspected gunmen in Ibadan, the state capital.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the incident on Friday, said the Command was aware of a report currently circulating in the media regarding the alleged kidnapping.

He preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on 8th April 2026 at about 1800hrs at Bolumole area, off Ring Road, Ibadan.

According to him, contrary to reports suggesting that the victim was kidnapped on the road and that her vehicle windscreen was smashed, findings indicated that the assailants had trailed the victim to her residence.

“Upon her arrival and while attempting to enter her premises, she was accosted at the gate by four armed men wearing masks and subsequently forcefully taken away in an unregistered black Lexus vehicle.

“A family member who was present at the scene was left unharmed,” he added.

Olayinka explained that following a report made at the station shortly after the incident, the police promptly swung into action, as the incident was immediately reported to the Control Room and escalated to relevant tactical units.

He said detectives were swiftly deployed to the scene for on-the-spot assessment.

“The scene of crime has since been forensically swept, and critical evidence recovered is currently aiding ongoing investigation.

“Surveillance and intelligence efforts have also been intensified to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe rescue of the victim”, he said.

The Command assured the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to secure the victim’s release and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.

“Further updates will be communicated as necessary,” he added.

It urged members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing credible information that could assist in the investigation.