Gunmen kidnap woman in Ibadan, as police mobilise to ensure safe rescue of victim

Masked gunmen have kidnapped one Adetutu Aderibigbe at Bolumole area, off Ring Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The assailants had trailed the victim to her residence while attempting to enter her premises, she was accosted at the gate by four armed men wearing masks and subsequently forcefully taken away in an unregistered black Lexus vehicle.

It was gathered that a family member who was present at the scene was left unharmed.

Ayanlade Olayinka, deputy superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in a statement said preliminary investigation revealed that the incident occurred on April 8, 2026 at about 1800hrs, following a report made at the station shortly after the incident, the Police promptly swung into action.

“Contrary to reports suggesting that the victim was kidnapped on the road and that her vehicle windscreen was smashed, findings indicate that the assailants had trailed the victim to her residence. Upon her arrival and while attempting to enter her premises, she was accosted at the gate by four armed men wearing masks and subsequently forcefully taken away in an unregistered black Lexus vehicle.

“The incident was immediately reported to the Control Room and escalated to relevant tactical units. Detectives were swiftly deployed to the scene for on-the-spot assessment,” he added.

Ayanlade said the scene of crime has since been forensically swept, and critical evidence recovered is currently aiding ongoing investigation while surveillance and intelligence efforts have also been intensified to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe rescue of the victim.

The Command wishes to assure the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to secure the victim’s release and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act. Further updates will be communicated as necessary.

Members of the public are therefore, urged to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing credible information that could assist in the investigation.