… As police rescue two people
Seven occupants of two private vehicles were abducted by suspected kidnappers on Friday at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin, in the Isin local government area of Kwara state.
It was gathered that the kidnap incident happened around 5:45 pm when about five armed men blocked the highway, stopping two private vehicles and forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location.
The Tribune also gathered that the Head of the Legal Department at Oke Ero local government of the state, Barrister Elizabeth Arinde, was among those abducted. The Director of Personnel Management (DPM) of the local government was also reportedly taken in the same incident on Friday, while traveling from Oke Ero local government to Ilorin, the state capital.
According to a statement by the NBA chairman, Ilorin branch, SMH Kosemani Esq, the contact of Arinde (08060628169), one of the kidnap victims, was no longer going through, adding that there was no information of her whereabouts.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement on Saturday evening, confirmed the kidnap incident at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin.
“The Kwara State Police Command confirms a kidnap incident reported at about 5:45pm on Friday, 25th April 2025, at Eleyin village via Isanlu-Isin. It was reported about five armed men blocked the highway stopping two private vehicles, forcefully taking all occupants to an unknown location.”
Following the report, the command, in collaboration with the Military and Vigilantes, launched a swift operation, leading to the successful rescue of two victims, Ganiyu Ajayi and Kolawole Adeyemi.
The police command also said that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining five victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
“The Command has intensified security measures across the area, including aggressive bush combing, strategic patrols, and intelligence-driven operations to prevent further occurrences.
“We assure the public that robust strategies are in place to tackle criminal activities and safeguard lives and property across the state.
“Residents are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive by providing timely and credible information to security agencies.
“Further updates will be provided as necessary.”
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