Police Trail Kidnappers Of Father, Son Abducted On Kwara Farm
The Kwara State Police Command says it is yet to secure the release of an elderly man and his son abducted by suspected kidnappers. The incident allegedly occurred while travelling to their farm in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the state. The victims, identified as Elder Bamidele Matthew and his son, Bamidele Ibukun, were kidnapped […]
In a concerning incident that has left the community on edge, an elderly man and his son were abducted by suspected kidnappers while traveling to their farm in Kwara State. The victims, Elder Bamidele Matthew and his son Bamidele Ibukun, were reportedly en route to their farm in Oke-Ero Local Government Area when they were seized along the Idofin-Igbana axis of Iloffa, the headquarters of Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The incident occurred on October 20, 2026, and has left many residents in fear for their safety.
The Kwara State Police Command has been actively pursuing the kidnappers since the incident, but as of now, there has been no breakthrough in the case. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo confirmed the abduction to Daily Trust but noted that efforts to locate and rescue the victims have been ongoing. Ojo emphasized the police's commitment to ensuring the victims' safe return and their reintegration with their family.
However, a call for urgent intervention by security agencies has gained traction among the community, with many expressing concern over the situation.
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