The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that efforts are ongoing to secure the release of a woman abducted in the Bolumole area of Challenge in Ibadan.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the victim, Mrs. Adetutu Aderibigbe, was kidnapped on Wednesday evening while attempting to enter her residence.
In a statement, he said: “The command is aware of a report currently circulating in the media regarding the alleged kidnapping of one Mrs. Adetutu Aderibigbe. Preliminary investigation reveals that the incident occurred on 8th April 2026 at about 1800hrs at Bolumole Area, off Ring Road, Ibadan,” Ayanlade said.
He explained that initial findings contradicted earlier reports suggesting the victim was attacked on the road, noting instead that the suspects had trailed her to her home.
“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,” he stated.
Ayanlade added that a family member who was present during the incident was not harmed.
Following the report, police operatives responded swiftly, escalating the matter to relevant tactical units and deploying detectives to the scene for immediate assessment.
He disclosed that the crime scene has since been forensically examined, with critical evidence recovered to support ongoing investigations.
The command further stated that surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts have been intensified to track down the perpetrators and ensure the victim’s safe return.
Authorities assured the public that all necessary resources are being deployed to secure her release and bring those responsible to justice.
Residents were urged to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information that could aid the investigation.
