June 4, 2026
By Adeola Badru
Fear and anxiety have gripped many residents of Oyo State following a series of kidnapping incidents across the state, raising concerns about safety and freedom of movement.
The growing apprehension comes in the wake of the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, as well as the kidnapping on Wednesday of the sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children.
Checks by Vanguard on Thursday revealed a noticeable decline in human and vehicular activities in several usually busy parts of Ibadan and its environs, as residents remained cautious amid fears of further attacks by suspected kidnappers.
