The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted a kidnap attempt in Akure, rescuing a victim and arresting one suspect following a swift pursuit by operatives.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday along the Oba-Ile axis of the state capital, saw police officers respond to a distress alert about a man allegedly being abducted in a moving vehicle.
According to the command, operatives on routine patrol acted on credible intelligence indicating that an occupant of a red Toyota Camry was crying out for help.
The officers immediately launched a coordinated chase of the vehicle.
During the pursuit, the suspects reportedly pushed the victim, identified as Kayode Alaba, out of the moving car in an attempt to escape arrest.
The police team, however, continued the operation, leading to the arrest of one suspect, Adegbenro Adeola, while other members of the gang fled the scene. The vehicle used in the operation was also recovered.
Preliminary findings revealed that the victim had earlier been abducted from his residence along Irese Road in Akure before the police intervention.
The rescued victim is currently receiving medical attention, while the arrested suspect is said to be assisting investigators with useful information.
The case has been transferred to the Violence Crime Response Unit in Akure for further investigation and efforts to track down the fleeing suspects.
Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, praised their prompt response and professionalism, reaffirming the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He assured residents that the police would continue to intensify efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
The command also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information to aid crime-fighting efforts.
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