Monday, July 13, 2026 -Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a
60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local
Government Area of Oyo State.
The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on
Saturday, July 11, 2026.
According to the victim’s family, the kidnappers contacted
them shortly after the incident using Mr. Kolawole’s mobile phones and demanded
a ransom of N30 million for his release.
Speaking on the incident, the victim’s son, Mr. Owoade
Abiola, said security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the
Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante groups, were immediately alerted.
A joint search operation was launched and continued
throughout the night, but the victim was not found.
However, at about 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, the search
team recovered Mr. Kolawole’s abandoned motorcycle in a nearby bush, raising
further concerns about his whereabouts.
The family has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force and
other security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the victim’s safe
release and ensure those responsible for the abduction are apprehended and
brought to justice.
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