The Oyo State Police Command has rescued two children abducted at Ebinpejo Village, via Lanlate in Ibarapa East Local Government Area following invasion of the area by bandits.
“On Friday, 27th June, 2026, the Command received a distress report that armed hoodlums had invaded Ebinpejo Village, via Lanlate in Ibarapa East Local Government Area, where they ransacked houses, assaulted residents, and abducted two children”, Olayinka Ayanlade , Deputy superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said in a statement.
“Following the report, the Commissioner of Police Oyo State Police Command CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Lanlate, to mobilise operatives in collaboration with the Amotekun Corps, local vigilante groups, and hunters to commence an intensive bush-combing operation aimed at rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators.
Ayanlade said acting on credible intelligence, supported by technical resources and coordinated field operations, he said the joint security team successfully traced the abductors’ hideout deep within the forest.
“On sighting the advancing security team, the hoodlums opened fire, resulting in a gun duel. The operatives responded professionally, overpowering the criminals and forcing them to flee in different directions.
