By The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mrs. Adetutu Aderibigbe, which occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 8 in the Bolumole area, off Ring Road, Ibadan.
In a statement issued to journalists on Friday, April 10, the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed that the victim was trailed to her residence before being abducted by four gunmen.
The command clarified that the incident occurred as the victim was about to access her premises through the gate, where she was forcefully taken by four masked gunmen in an unregistered black Lexus vehicle.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the incident occurred on 8th April 2026 at about 1800hrs at Bolumole Area, off Ring Road, Ibadan. 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. A family member who was present at the scene was left unharmed,” the statement read.
Mr. Ayanlade added that the police responded immediately after receiving the report, deploying the necessary tactical units and recovering critical evidence from the scene of crime through a forensic sweep.
“Following a report made at the station shortly after the incident, the Police promptly swung into action. 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.
The scene of crime has since been forensically swept, and critical evidence recovered is currently aiding ongoing investigation. Surveillance and intelligence efforts have also been intensified to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe rescue of the victim.
According to him, surveillance and intelligence efforts have also been intensified to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe rescue of the victim.
While assuring that further updates would be communicated, the police urged members of the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation.
