Armed attackers kidnap 60-year-old businessman in Ibadan

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…Police Launch Rescue Operation

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By Adeola Badru
A 60-year-old building materials trader has been abducted by armed men in the Monatan area of Ibadan, Oyo State, prompting a rescue operation by the police.

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The incident occurred on Saturday at about 8:47 p.m. along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road, where the victim was reportedly intercepted while returning home.

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Preliminary reports indicate that four masked gunmen accosted the trader and forcibly whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla.

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Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olayinka Ayanlade, said operatives responded promptly after receiving the report.

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“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives swiftly visited the scene and activated necessary operational measures aimed at rescuing the victim and apprehending the perpetrators,” he said.

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He added that efforts were ongoing, with security operatives deploying available resources to secure the victim’s safe release and bring those responsible to justice.

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The police assured residents of their commitment to tackling crime and maintaining security across the state.

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