{
  "id": 3329942,
  "title": "Ondo: Abducted 55-year-old man escapes from kidnappers’ den, two arrested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ondo-abducted-55-year-old-man-escapes-from-kidnappers-den-two-arrested",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/ondo-abducted-55-year-old-man-escapes-from-kidnappers-den-two-arrested/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to the Police Command in Ondo State, a 55-year-old man named Idowu Alade was abducted at Aroge Camp via Idoani in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on August 21. The victim's residence was his last known location before he disappeared. Community members began searching for him the following day upon realizing he had not returned home.\n\nThe police spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Usman Shaibu, 25, and Sanni Musa, 27. The joint security team, comprising police operatives, Amotekun Corps, Ose Bravers Vigilante Group, and local hunters, conducted an intensive search and bush-combing operation to locate the victim. On August 23, the victim escaped from the kidnappers' hideout while they were reportedly asleep and emerged through the Ifira area.\n\nUpon receiving credible intelligence, security operatives established contact with the victim, secured him, and provided necessary medical attention for his injuries sustained during the incident. A red alert was issued across the region, leading to the interception and arrest of the two suspects.",
  "summary": "The Police Command in Ondo State says a 55-year-old man, Idowu Alade, who was abducted at Aroge Camp via Idoani in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has escaped from the kidnappers’ den. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who said this in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, also confirmed the arrest of two suspects. […] Ondo: Abducted 55-year-old man escapes from kidnappers’ den,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}