Africa-Press – Nigeria. Police operatives in Ondo State have rescued a woman who was abducted along Weluwelu Street, Ilekun, on Oda Road in Akure, the state capital, and arrested four suspected kidnappers in connection with the incident.
The suspects were apprehended following the prompt response of police detectives to a distress call from a vigilant resident who witnessed the abduction.
According to reports, the victim was seized by four men driving an unregistered Toyota Camry at about 6:30 p.m. on the day of the incident.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence provided, operatives from the Ondo State Police Command immediately mobilised and mounted a coordinated interception along the suspects’ route.
Their quick action led to the successful arrest of all four assailants and the immediate rescue of the abducted woman, who was reportedly being taken to an undisclosed location before the intervention.
A source within the command confirmed that the suspects were overpowered after their vehicle was blocked by the police.
“The prompt coordination between the concerned citizen and the rapid response of the operatives was crucial in preventing what could have turned into another tragic abduction case,” the source said.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Ayanlade Olayinka, stated that the unregistered Toyota Camry used in the operation had been recovered as evidence.
He added that the four suspects were in custody while investigations were ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices.
SP Olayinka commended the swift and professional response of the police team, while also appreciating the vigilant member of the public whose timely report helped thwart the abduction.
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