The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued, within 24 hours, an Egyptian national who was kidnapped in the morning of Monday, 8 September, 2025, at Alomaja, Oluyole Local Government Area.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, announce the successful rescue operation in a press release, AZ:5250/OY/PPRO/VOL.6 /314, dated 9 September, 2025.
As contained in the release, the rescue of the Egyptian 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 the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), a coordinated rescue initiative was promptly initiated following the incident.”
Osifeso added that those involved in the operation included officers from 4 PMF Ibadan, skilled Command: Intelligence Operations and tactical operatives with local vigilantes, and collaborations with the Ogun State Police Command.
“Through careful planning, intelligence analysis, and a swift response, the combined teams successfully located the abducted individual [the Egyptian] after an extensive search of the forests and border areas between Ogun and Oyo states.
“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,” he stated.
The law enforcement agency urged members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the law enforcement agency via its emergency contacts.
“Ensuring public safety is our utmost priority, and we are committed to maintaining a peaceful Oyo State for all,” it was added in the release.
