JUST IN: KIDNAPPED FILLING STATION ATTENDANT RESCUED AS ONDO POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN OWO

KIDNAPPED FILLING STATION ATTENDANT RESCUED AS ONDO POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN OWO


The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a 26-year-old filling station attendant who was abducted in Owo and arrested four suspects in connection with the crime.

The victim, identified as Miss Ogechi John, was reportedly kidnapped on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Gozako Filling Station along the Emure–Akure Expressway in Owo Local Government Area.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the suspects allegedly arrived at the filling station in an ash-coloured Toyota Camry without registration numbers before forcibly taking the victim away to an unknown destination.

The police said that upon receiving the distress report, a coordinated security operation involving the Police, Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and vigilante groups was immediately launched to track down the abductors and secure the victim's release.

As part of the operation, strategic entry and exit points around Owo and neighbouring communities were placed under surveillance, while tactical teams combed nearby forests and suspected escape routes.

The operation yielded results when security operatives discovered the suspected getaway vehicle abandoned in a bush at Ojana, Owo.

Further intelligence gathering led to the arrest of three suspects who were allegedly found in possession of a lady's motorcycle believed to be connected to the investigation.

The suspects were identified as:

Friday Shola, 27

Friday Monday, 21

Osho Joseph, 24

Police also arrested a woman, identified as Lawal Mariam, during the course of the investigation.

During interrogation, one of the suspects reportedly revealed that the abandoned Toyota Camry had earlier been handed over to a herbalist identified as Lawal Lucky of Idimepe Street, Owo, who is currently on the run.

The police stated that sustained pressure and intelligence-led operations eventually resulted in the successful rescue of the victim.

Miss Ogechi John has since regained her freedom and is receiving appropriate support while investigators continue gathering evidence related to the case.

The Command disclosed that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects and uncover any additional individuals who may have participated in the abduction.

Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended officers involved in the operation for their swift response, professionalism, and dedication.

He reaffirmed the Command's commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, stressing that criminal elements would not be allowed to operate freely within Ondo State.

The police chief also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information that could assist security agencies in preventing crime and apprehending offenders.

The Ondo State Police Command reiterated its determination to ensure that all individuals involved in criminal activities are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

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