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Oyo police rescue two abducted minors and arrest four suspects in Iwéré-Ìlè
Summary
Oyo State Police say they rescued two abducted minors in Iwéré-Ìlè and arrested four suspects; the children were reunited with their family and the suspects will be transferred for further investigation.
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Oyo State Police reported the rescue of two minors who were abducted in the Iwéré-Ìlè area. The abduction was reported on January 9 and police say they responded promptly with a coordinated, intelligence-led operation. The operation resulted in the safe recovery of the children and the arrest of four suspects. The rescued minors were reunited with their family.
Key facts:
- Two minors reported abducted on January 9 were rescued and returned to their family, according to police.
- Four suspects were arrested; police said two suspects sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment while the others remain in custody.
- The Commissioner of Police has ordered the suspects be transferred to the State Anti-Kidnapping Squad for further investigation and police said charges will follow after inquiries.
Summary:
The police described the operation as ending the immediate threat to the children and removing the suspects from the area. The next procedural steps are transfer to the State Anti-Kidnapping Squad and formal charging after the investigation is concluded.
