Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected kidnappers following a threatening report received by the command, illustrating the force’s commitment to intelligence‑led and preventive policing across the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), who also acknowledged the support and guidance of the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) in bolstering security and crime prevention efforts.
On Friday, 9 January 2026, a woman identified as Islamiat Omowumi of Ikoyi‑Ile visited a police station to report that she had received a threatening phone call from a private number. The caller allegedly threatened to kidnap her, demanded human body parts, and insisted she pay a ₦10 million ransom, claiming she was being targeted because of her occupation as a meat seller. In response to the report, detectives from the command immediately commenced a targeted investigation using intelligence‑driven techniques.
Their swift actions led to the arrest of three female suspects, all teenagers: Nurudeen Fathia (17), Fatai Taiwo (17) and Munirat Saliu (16). During interrogation, the suspects confessed to making the threat, stating it was intended as a prank rather than a genuine criminal plan. Police also recovered a mobile phone, believed to have been used to place the threatening call, as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The suspects remain in custody while investigations continue to fully determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify appropriate legal action in line with the law. The command emphasised that such threats — whether genuine or intended as a joke — are serious criminal matters that can cause fear, panic and emotional distress.
In a statement signed by DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, the police urged the public, particularly youths, to refrain from behaviour capable of inciting anxiety or threatening lives, warning that such conduct could attract severe legal consequences.
The Oyo State Police Command also took the opportunity to reassure residents of its ongoing resolve to protect lives and property. Citizens were encouraged to continue reporting suspicious activities promptly to the nearest police station or through official emergency contacts, including the Oyo State Call Response Center toll‑free line (615) and the Police Command Control Room numbers provided in the statement.
The proactive response by the command reflects a broader emphasis on intelligence‑led policing strategies aimed at deterring crime at its early stages, particularly threats that can escalate into serious offences such as kidnapping or extortion.
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