Osun State Police in collaboration with local vigilantes and Amotekun Corps have rescued the abducted passengers along Osogbo-Ibokun road.
The passengers were attacked and kidnapped on Tuesday, March 2, at a village known as Ajebandele while traveling from Osogbo to Obokun.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Yemisi Opalola in a statement on Saturday said the joint rescue mission led by the Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode became productive on Friday night.
She said, “The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Olawale Olokode, psc in his frantic efforts, and support from other security outfits has secured the release of seven abductees kidnapped along Ibokun/Osogbo road on 2nd March, 2021.
“The victims were released due to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the Police and other security agencies. The victims will soon be reunited with their families.
The Commissioner of Police appeals to the good citizens of the State to collaborate with Police to get rid of all criminal elements from the State, while assuring the members of the public/commuters of their safety as security measures have been put in place to forestall future occurrence.”
