Tag: Ondo Police
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Police Foil Two Kidnap Attempts in Ondo, Rescue Pastor and Family of Four
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has thwarted two separate kidnap attempts in Owo Local Government Area, rescuing all intended victims, including a pastor and a family of four, after swift security operations that forced the armed kidnappers to flee with gunshot injuries. The dramatic incidents, which unfolded within hours of each other…
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Ondo Police Arrest Woman Over False Kidnap Claim That Led to Mob Attack on Motorcyclist
By Gloria Drealomalicha The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into a false kidnapping allegation that resulted in the violent assault of an innocent commercial motorcyclist in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 4 June 2026, when a young woman identified as Abigael Bright allegedly accused…
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Ondo Police Debunk Rumours of Bandit Presence in Akure, Urge Residents to Remain Calm
The Ondo State Police Command wishes to categorically refute rumours currently circulating within parts of Akure metropolis and across various social media platforms alleging the presence or invasion of bandits in the state capital. The Command wishes to reassure residents, particularly parents, guardians, students, educational institutions, and the general public, that there is no credible…
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Ondo Police Arrest Two Over Hospital Cable Vandalism, Recover Stolen Items
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the vandalism of public infrastructure and theft of electrical cables at the General Hospital in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The Command said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to protect government facilities and combat criminal…
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Ondo Police Assure Tight Security Ahead of Bye-Election
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during and after the forthcoming bye-election in the state. Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, gave the assurance while receiving the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, and his team…
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Ondo Police Launch Violent, Crime Response Unit to Boost Security
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has announced the establishment of a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen public safety and tackle rising incidents of violent crime across the state. The initiative, unveiled on April 29, 2026, at the Police Officers’ Mess in Alagbaka, Akure, is being…
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Ondo Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 21-Year-Old Victim from Côte d’Ivoire
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate operating within the state, rescuing a 21-year-old woman who was lured abroad and forced into prostitution. The breakthrough was announced in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale…
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Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has successfully arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry in Akure. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Command detailed that this breakthrough followed an investigation into a case of conspiracy, theft, and the receiving of stolen…
