The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old woman abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects linked to the incident, in what authorities described as a major breakthrough in the fight against violent crime.
The victim, identified as Ogechi John, was reportedly abducted on June 8, 2026, at a filling station along the Emure–Akure Expressway in Owo by armed men who arrived in an ash-coloured unregistered Toyota Camry.
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Police said a coordinated response involving operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Amotekun Corps, local hunters and vigilantes led to the swift sealing of entry and exit points in the area, alongside intensive search operations across nearby communities and forest routes.
The suspected getaway vehicle was later discovered abandoned in a bush at Ojana, Owo, while intelligence-led operations resulted in the arrest of three suspects found with a motorcycle believed to be connected to the crime. The suspects were identified as Friday Shola, Friday Monday, Osho Joseph and Lawal Mariam.
During interrogation, one of the suspects reportedly revealed that the abandoned vehicle had been handed over to a herbalist, identified as Lawal Lucky, who is currently at large.
Police authorities confirmed that sustained pressure on the suspects led to the successful rescue of the victim, who is now receiving support as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, commended officers involved in the operation for their swift and professional response, assuring residents of continued efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information to aid crime prevention and investigation.
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