In another decisive operation against rising cases of kidnapping and banditry, the Kwara State Police Command has rescued three abducted victims unhurt following a coordinated response to a distress call from Igbonla community. The rescue operation, carried out under the proactive leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, underscores the Command’s renewed commitment to tackling insecurity across the state.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident occurred on Sunday, November 2, when armed men stormed a residential building in Igbonla, shooting sporadically and abducting residents. The Kwara Police Command, upon receiving the distress call, immediately mobilized a combined team of police detectives, local vigilantes, and hunters to the scene.
The joint security effort resulted in the successful rescue of three victims identified as Fatima Wasiu, Kudus Wasiu, and a six-month-old baby girl, all of whom were safely recovered without injury. Authorities confirmed that the victims have since been reunited with their family members.
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Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining two abducted persons, Wasiu Salihu and Abdullahi Sefiu, with tactical units currently tracking the kidnappers’ movement and combing nearby forests and escape routes.
Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, commended the swift collaboration between police operatives, local vigilante groups, and community hunters that made the rescue possible. He reaffirmed that the Kwara Police Command would continue to intensify operations against criminal elements threatening the peace and safety of residents.
Ojo further urged citizens to remain vigilant and maintain the tempo of timely intelligence sharing and reporting of suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies. He noted that proactive community-police cooperation remains a key strategy in preventing crime before it happens.
The statement emphasized that the Command’s success aligns with the strategic vision of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, which focuses on intelligence-led policing, rapid response to distress calls, and strengthening of community partnerships.
The Kwara State Police Command also reassured the public of its unwavering dedication to ensuring that the state remains peaceful and secure for all residents and visitors.
