By Adeyinka Adeniran
Operatives of the Nigerian Police in Oyo state has successful rescued two kidnapped minors, who were abducted at Akinsapon Village near Ayétòrò-Ìlè, by unknown gunmen.
The minors including, Hadu Abubakar (male, 15 years) and Sadari Abubakar (male, 14 years) were said to have been safely reunited with their family,
During the process, four suspects who perpetrated the crime have been arrested.
The suspects arrested include: Abubakar Abubakar (male, 25 years) from Akinsapon Village, Usman Mohammed (male, 23 years) from Lafayin, Bida, Niger State, Sanda Legi (male, 21 years) from Kwara State and Dore Hado (male, 22 years).
Police source, Alayande Olayinka, the Command Spokesman said, during the operation, two of the suspects sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment under tight security and close monitoring, while the other two suspects are detained in police custody.
He said items recovered include two cutlasses, one sander stick, and N15,700.00, adding that the suspects have confessed to the crime and are cooperating with the investigation.
Olayinka said, “In demonstration of the Command’s prompt response to threats against public safety, on Friday, 9th January, 2026, at about 0900hrs, the Command received a report through the Iwéré-Ìlè Division regarding the abduction of two minors, Hadu Abubakar (male, 15 years) and Sadari Abubakar (male, 14 years), both of Akinsapon Village near Ayétòrò-Ìlè, by unknown gunmen.
“Acting swiftly on the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Iwéré-Ìlè Division, mobilized a joint security team comprising Police operatives and other partners.
“This coordinated and intelligence-driven operation culminated in the successful rescue of the two kidnapped minors, who were safely reunited with their family, and the arrest of four suspects, thereby preventing further harm and restoring public confidence within the community.
“The arrested suspects are: Abubakar Abubakar (male, 25 years) – Akinsapon Village, Usman Mohammed (male, 23 years) – Lafayin, Bida, Niger State, Sanda Legi (male, 21 years) – Kwara State and Dore Hado (male, 22 years).
“During the operation, two of the suspects sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment under tight security and close monitoring, while the other two suspects are detained in police custody.
“Items recovered include two cutlasses, one sander stick, and N15,700.00. The suspects have confessed to the crime and are cooperating with the investigation..
“In order to ensure a thorough unraveling of the network behind the crime, the Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, has directed that the suspects be transferred to the State Anti-Kidnapping Squad for discreet and comprehensive investigation.”
In a related development, seven people have been arrested in connection to a murder case in Ago-Are, Atisbo local government area of Oyo State.
According to Olayinka, preliminary investigation revealed that Umaru Saidu (male, 40 years) and Umaru Gambo (male, 37 years) had an altercation with Seidu Amisu (male, 20 years) at Budo Fatti area, Ofiki Village, over issues relating to rearing of cattle.
He added that the disagreement escalated into a physical struggle, during which Umaru Gambo allegedly beat Seidu Amisu to death with a stick.
“Following the incident, and upon realizing that the victim had died, the suspects, in an attempt to conceal the crime, allegedly enlisted the assistance of Umar Abubakar (male), Usman Seidu (male), Muhammed Aliu (male), and Musa Abubakar (male), and secretly buried the victim without the knowledge of his family or the Police.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the Divisional Police Officer, Ago-Are Division, embarked on an intelligence-led investigation, which resulted in the arrest of all seven suspects.
“The suspects are currently in custody, have confessed to the commission of the offence, and are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.”
He noted that the CP has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Homicide Section, for thorough and discreet investigation.
