According to the police, an immediate operational response was activated after the distress report was received, leading to the deployment of tactical teams and intelligence assets to the affected community as part of efforts to rescue the victims unharmed.

The Ogun State Police Command has launched a coordinated rescue operation following the abduction of occupants of a private hostel in Ipara, Ogun State, with tactical police units and other security agencies deployed to secure the victims' release and arrest those responsible for the attack.

The command disclosed that the abduction occurred on the night of Wednesday, at a private hostel located in the Ipara area of the state.

According to the police, an immediate operational response was activated after the distress report was received, leading to the deployment of tactical teams and intelligence assets to the affected community as part of efforts to rescue the victims unharmed.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, said security agencies are working around the clock to ensure the victims are rescued safely while those behind the attack are tracked down and brought to justice.