- Safiu Kehinde
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of a kidnapped Egyptian national from his abductors.
This was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso.
According to Osifeso, the expatriate was abducted on Monday at Alomaja, Idi-Ayunre area of the state.
The Police, in swift response, deployed its tactical operatives who in extensive collaboration with local vigilantes and the Ogun State Police Command, secured the release of the Egyptian within 24 hours of his abduction.
The victim was reportedly rescued without any ransom paid.
Osifeso said he would be reunited with his family soon after undergoing all necessary medical interventions at the Police Hospital, Eleyele.
While no arrest was made in the course of the rescue operation, the police urged members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the Police via our emergency contacts.
The statement read; “The Oyo State Police Command is pleased to announce the successful completion of a rescue operation that led to the safe recovery of an Egyptian national who was kidnapped on the morning of Monday, September 8th, 2025, in the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre, Oyo State.
“This operation 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 Commissioner of Police CP Femi Haruna, psc(+), a coordinated rescue initiative was promptly initiated following the incident.
“This effort included gallant officers from 4 PMF Ibadan, skilled Command: Intelligence Operations & tactical operatives with local vigilantes and extensive collaborations with the Ogun State Police Command.
“Through careful planning, intelligence analysis, and a swift response, the combined teams successfully located the abducted individual after an extensive search of the forests and border areas between Ogun and Oyo State.
“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.
“The Oyo State Police Command encourages members of the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities to the Police via our emergency contacts.
“Ensuring public safety is our utmost priority, and we are committed to maintaining a peaceful Oyo State for all.”