Man, 25, abducted in wife’s presence rescued

By Christopher  Oji 

A  25-year-old man, abducted in his wife and son’s  presence by gunmen, has been rescued by  the Ondo State Police Command.

The victim, Jimoh Isah, was said to be cruising a motorcycle on Ifira–Isua Akoko Road in the Akoko South-East Local Government of the state, when at about 4:10 pm on January 7, 2026, four armed men ambushed him and took him  away.

Ondo  State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said that Isah was conveying his 22-year-old wife, Esther Isah, and their son on the motorbike when the incident occurred.

However, upon receipt of the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Isua Police Division immediately swung into action, mobilized his crack detectives, in collaboration with non-state actors, and embarked on a swift tactical response.

The joint security team reportedly stormed the area and resorted to intensive bush-combing operation across surrounding forests, while identifying possible escape routes.

The sustained search, intelligence-led pressure, and coordinated security operations compelled the suspects to abandon the victim, who was later rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with his family.

Meanwhile, the PPRO stated that efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects involved in the criminal act.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, commended the swift response and professionalism of the operatives involved in the operation, stressing that the command would leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime and criminality in any part of the state.

He also expressed profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his visionary leadership and far-reaching policing reforms, “which continue to strengthen intelligence-sharing, enhance operational coordination, and improve efficiency across police formations nationwide.”

The Commissioner further reassured residents of Ondo State of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, and urged members of the public to continue providing credible and actionable information to security agencies.