Police neutralise three kidnapping suspects in Oyo, rescue victim

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that three individuals suspected of kidnapping were killed during a police operation.

The incident took place in Otu, within Itesiwaju local government area, as reported by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.

Police also rescued a kidnapped victim, identified as Mosudi Gbolagade, according to Ayanlade’s statement on Tuesday.

Gbolagade, who had been abducted in Okaka town, was recovered by police working alongside local hunters.

“The operation also resulted in the successful rescue of an abducted victim, identified as Mr Mosudi Gbolagade, male, aged about 50 years, who had earlier been kidnapped at Okaka and held captive within the Otu area,” Ayanlade said.

“Although the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, he has been evacuated for urgent medical attention and is currently receiving treatment,” he added.

“Regrettably, one of the local hunters sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange and was promptly rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical care,” Ayanlade concluded.