Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
In a memo released today, the Ondo State Police Command has reportedly rescued a 61-year-old woman, Mrs Modupe Oladele, from her abductors and recovered her stolen vehicle following a dramatic gun battle with armed hoodlums in the outskirts of Owo, Ondo State. The incident, which occurred on June 23, 2026, has been hailed as a significant victory for the state's security forces.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the abduction took place in the early hours of June 23, 2026. At approximately 2:50 a.m., the Divisional Police Officer of the B Division in Owo received a distress call reporting that a gang of armed men had broken into Mrs Oladele's residence. The assailants abducted her at gunpoint and made off with her Toyota Matrix vehicle, bearing registration number WWW-434-AG.
In a swift response, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised operatives, who initiated a coordinated pursuit of the fleeing suspects. The police team intercepted the hoodlums near the outskirts and bush area of Ojana Phase 3. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued. Overwhelmed by the superior tactical response and firepower of the police, the suspects abandoned the victim and her vehicle, fleeing into the surrounding bush. Some of the kidnappers are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.
Mrs Oladele was rescued unharmed and her Toyota Matrix was successfully recovered. The police also recovered exhibits from the scene, including two expended cartridges, a sandal believed to have been abandoned by one of the fleeing suspects, and a torchlight.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended the gallantry and swift response of the operatives involved in the rescue operation. He reiterated the command's unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Ondo State and assured residents that no effort would be spared in ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The case has been transferred to the appropriate investigative unit for a comprehensive investigation aimed at identifying, arresting, and prosecuting all those connected with the crime. The police have also intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing members of the criminal gang. The command further urges members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to support the police by promptly reporting suspicious persons, activities, or movements to the nearest police formation, emphasising that timely and credible information remains a critical tool in the fight against crime and criminality.
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