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Police rescue abducted children, arrest four suspects in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued two children abducted in Lanlate, Ibarapa East Local Government Area, and arrested four suspects in connection with the incident.

 

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

 

According to him, the police received a distress call that armed hoodlums had invaded Ebinpejo village in Lanlate, where they ransacked houses, assaulted residents and abducted two children.

 

Ayanlade said a swift police operation led to the rescue of the children and the arrest of four suspects linked to the crime.

 

“The two abducted children were rescued safely and promptly taken for medical attention. One of the victims sustained injuries during the ordeal but received treatment before both children were successfully reunited with their family,” he said.

 

He added that exhibits were recovered from the suspects, who will be charged to court after investigations.

Olayinka Babatunde

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