By Adesakin Adefemi
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area, the Command confirmed on Thursday.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the suspects — Musa Ajibola, 29; Hassan Mohammadu, 63; and Umaru Hassan, 19 — were apprehended on April 21, 2026, at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following credible intelligence from members of the public.
The victim, identified as Marian Remi of Lafayo Farm Settlement via Alaraba Village, Ile-Ido, was earlier kidnapped and later released. Ayanlade said all three suspects have been directly linked to her abduction and subsequent release.
“In the course of the investigation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime, thereby providing further insight into the criminal operation,” the police spokesperson said in a statement issued in Ibadan.
He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices and ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. The arrests followed a directive from the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, who ordered a coordinated operation after receiving intelligence.
The Command commended members of the public for providing useful information that aided the operation. It urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible intelligence to combat crime effectively.
“While commending this support, the CP encourages citizens to deepen their trust in the police and sustain this partnership through continuous intelligence sharing, mutual respect, and active engagement,” Ayanlade said.
In a related development, the Command disclosed that two persons sustained gunshot injuries during a foiled kidnap attempt in the Old Kara area of Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government Area. The incident occurred on April 21, 2026, at about 7:50 p.m.
The police reiterated that the safety of lives and property remains its top priority. The Command said it will continue to rely on public cooperation and intelligence-driven operations to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across Oyo State.
