The Ondo State Police Command has rescued travelers who were abducted by bandits along the Omi Alafa road in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area.
Among those rescued were five individuals, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
According to a statement released on Monday by the police spokesperson in the state, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the victims were abandoned by the bandits due to the relentless pressure applied by a police team led by a senior officer.
“The command on the 22nd of July found victims of the Ose/Ifon area kidnap which occurred on 18th July, 2024. The victims were abandoned by their assailants after the police mounted pressure on the kidnappers,” the statement said.
Odunlami-Omisanya explained that the tactical squad, led by the Area Commander of Owo, ACP Olufemi Awoyale, conducted continuous operations, combing the bush with sustained technical support. This pressure forced the kidnappers to abandon the victims at Oyinbo/Sanusi Camp.
“The victims are currently being attended to at the Police Medical Services Owo, and will be handed over to their family members after being debriefed,” the statement added.
This rescue operation follows a report by Daily Trust, which detailed how bandits ambushed travelers on the notorious Omi Alafa road, resulting in the deaths of two people and the abduction of several corps members.
