Police raids criminal hideout in Taraba, nabs 20 suspects, rescues 3 kidnap victims in Oyo State

Feb. 26, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued  kidnap victims and arrested suspects while also recovering arms.

In Taraba State, the Police said its operatives raided a criminal hideout at Wamunchi dry-season rice farms, recovered an AK-47 rifle, seven rounds of ammunition, three Dane guns, and a bow and arrow.

Twenty suspects were arrested, and investigations are ongoing.

Similarly, in Oyo State, tactical teams swiftly responded to a kidnapping incident at Agede Village, Moniya, Ibadan.

Their efforts led to the rescue of three abducted individuals from the palace of Baale Tajudeen Inaolaji. One of the kidnappers was apprehended, while efforts are underway to track down others involved.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate deployment of a special tactical team to rescue Afenifere Youth Leader, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, who was kidnapped on his way to Abuja. The Police urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information that could compromise ongoing operations.