Operatives of the Ogun state Police Command have rescued two teenagers abducted in Ojo Local Government area.
The two boys kidnapped earlier on Sunday at 8:20am in Ojo axis,Lagos were rescued same day at about 3;30pm in Oru,Ijebu-igbo in Ogun State.
According to a Release from the office of the Command's Public Relations Officer,SP Omotola Odutoka ' The Nigerian Police from the Oru Division in Ogun State successfully rescued two teenagers named Chindalu Umadi (17 years old) and Udeba David (16 years old) while on patrol. The boys had been kidnapped earlier that day at around 0820 hrs in Ojo local government, Lagos State. Two unknown individuals abducted them into a Toyota Saloon car, and the victims have no recollection of what happened during their captivity until they were discovered abandoned near a riverside in Oru Ijebu.
'Fortunately, the prompt response of the patrol men from Oru- Ijebu divisional headquarters led to their rescue, and they were subsequently taken to the police station. The Divisional Police Officer, CSP Mathew Ediae, interviewed the boys and obtained information about their ordeal. The teenagers shared their account, emphasizing that they were on their way to play football when they were forcibly taken.
'The police are now making efforts to contact the parents of Chindalu Umadi and Udeba David. The parents, who had been searching for their children throughout the day, received a call from the DPO informing them that the teenagers have been safely located and are in the custody of the police. The DPO assured them that once their parents arrive at the station for identification, the teenagers will be reunited with their families.
'This incident highlights the importance of prompt and vigilant patrolling by men of the Nigeria Police, as well as the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and concerned parents in ensuring the safety and well-being of teenagers in such distressing situations..
'The Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun Mustapha psc, expressed his satisfaction with this positive outcome. He also took the opportunity to address parents, emphasizing the need for vigilance, especially during the ember months which are notorious for increase in criminal activities. He advised parents to be aware of their children's whereabouts at all times and encouraged teenagers to move in groups to minimize the risk of falling victim to such incidents".
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