Oyo gunmen abduction sees four people kidnapped along Igbeti–Kishi Road; police launch urgent rescue operations to secure victims and arrest perpetrators
Four persons have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo State, authorities confirmed on Thursday, 5 March 2026. The incident occurred Wednesday evening, and the whereabouts of the victims remain unknown.
The Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the abduction and said the command is working diligently to secure the release of the victims.
According to Ayanlade, “Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officers of Kishi and Igbeti Divisions, supported by other tactical teams, to deploy all necessary operational assets to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the prompt arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.”
The police have launched coordinated operations across the affected areas, combining intelligence gathering with active patrols to locate the kidnapped individuals and apprehend the suspects.
Residents in the surrounding communities have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
The Oyo State Police Command reassured the public of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while investigations into the incident continue.
