Police neutralise three kidnap suspects in Oyo, rescue victim

Men of the Oyo State Police Command have killed three persons suspected of being kidnappers. 

The suspects were killed in Otu in Itesiwaju local government area of Oyo, according to the Public Relations Officer of the Police department, Olayinka Ayanlade.

The police also rescued a kidnapped victim identified as Mosudi Gbolagade, Ayanlade’s statement on Tuesday, said.

Gbolagade, who was abducted in Okaka town, was rescued by operatives in collaboration with local hunters. 

“The operation also resulted in the successful rescue of an abducted victim, identified as Mr Mosudi Gbolagade, male, aged about 50 years, who had earlier been kidnapped at Okaka and held captive within the Otu area. 

“Although the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, he has been evacuated for urgent medical attention and is currently receiving treatment.

“Regrettably, one of the local hunters sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange and was promptly rushed to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical care”. 

Police neutralise three kidnap suspects in Oyo, rescue victim