Law enforcement thwarts abduction bid, frees two captives in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt along the Idogun–Imeri axis in Ose Local Government Area, freeing two captives in the process.

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This incident took place on Friday at approximately 5:45 p.m. when a group of suspected kidnappers launched an attack on a social gathering that was underway, where numerous guests had congregated.

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According to a statement released by Abayomi Jimoh, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, on Saturday, the police promptly responded to a distress call and swiftly deployed operatives to the scene.

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Upon arrival, the operatives engaged the assailants, effectively disrupting their operation and rescuing two victims from the clutches of the attackers.

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The rescued individuals were subsequently taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment, as confirmed by the command.

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The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, commended the operatives for their swift response and assured the public that security measures in the area would be intensified.

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Reinforcement has been deployed to the area, with ongoing combing operations aimed at apprehending the suspects who are currently on the run.

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The command has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating violent crime and has vowed to track down and apprehend all suspects, ensuring they face the full force of the law.

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Adebowale Lawal also expressed gratitude to the citizen who provided timely and crucial information that facilitated the operation, urging the public to continue providing security agencies with credible intelligence.

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The command has urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, as efforts are ongoing to secure the area and prevent any further incidents from occurring.

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Further updates on the situation will be communicated by the police as more information becomes available.