Police Confirm Abduction of Four on Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo

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Oyo State Police rescued four passengers abducted on the Igbeti-Kishi road. The rescue ends the immediate danger to the victims and supports efforts to improve security for travelers in the region. Police also arrested four suspects linked to a related abduction and shooting case in Ondo State.

Reported Facts

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•The abduction occurred on the Igbeti-Kishi road in Oyo State.
•Police confirmed the abduction on March 5, 2026.
•The four abducted passengers were rescued by Oyo State Police on March 6, 2026.
•Ondo State Police arrested four suspects on March 6, 2026, in connection with the abduction of a school proprietress and shooting of three people.
•The rescue operation was launched promptly after the abduction was reported.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Oyo Police increase patrols on the Igbeti-Kishi road travelers and local communities may experience improved safety and reduced abduction risks.

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🏛Oyo State Police

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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Ondo Police arrest four over school proprietress abduction, shooting of three AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Police rescue four abducted passengers in Oyo AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Police confirm abduction of four in Oyo AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Four abducted on Igbeti–Kishi road as Oyo Police launch rescue operation