Police confirm abduction of 60-year-old trader in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 60-year-old male trader dealing in building materials in Ibadan, the state capital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the incident on Sunday, noting that the case was reported on May 2, 2026, at about 8:47 p.m. at the Monatan area of Ibadan.
According to him, preliminary investigations showed that the victim was attacked while returning home along the Jinarere axis of the Alakia Road by four masked armed men.
He said the assailants forcibly abducted the trader and whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle.
Following the report, Olayinka said police operatives promptly visited the scene and activated operational measures aimed at rescuing the victim and tracking down the suspects.
The police urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide useful information that could aid ongoing investigations.
