By Infinite Pulse News Desk
IBADAN, OYO STATE – In a major victory for public safety, the Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped woman and her twin sons unhurt, dismantling a highly structured criminal syndicate in the process. The high-stakes operation, which culminated in a dramatic shootout at a criminal hideout in Ibadan, left two suspects neutralized and four others in police custody.
The Raid: Gunfire and Rescue at Lado Community
The breakthrough came on the evening of June 6, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Acting on ironclad intelligence, police operatives stormed a designated hideout in the Lado community, Ayegun area of Ibadan.
Upon arrival, tactical teams were met with heavy gunfire from a gang member identified as Kelechi, who was acting as a lookout. Responding with decisive and superior firepower, police neutralized Kelechi and an unidentified accomplice. Amidst the chaos, operatives successfully breached the location, ensuring the victims were rescued completely unharmed.
The rescued mother and her twins have since been taken into protective custody and safely reunited with their family.
Inside the Syndicate: Sophisticated Surveillance and Strategy
Investigations revealed that this was no random crime. The syndicate had conducted deeply structured surveillance on the victims' family leading up to the abduction.
According to police reports, the gang had been tracking the family's daily routines, photographing their vehicles, and monitoring school environments. In May 2026, the group even attempted to recruit an insider—a household staff member named Segun—to facilitate the crime. The abduction was eventually executed using an unregistered Toyota vehicle.
The Suspects and Their Roles
The Oyo State Police Command has broken down the roles of the syndicate members involved:
Kelechi (Neutralized): Served as the hideout lookout; engaged police in the fatal shootout.
Unidentified Gang Member (Neutralized): Participated in holding the victims hostage at the hideout.
Wale Abolalewa, alias “Oloro” (Arrested): A key syndicate member already on the police watchlist. His arrest provided the critical intelligence that unraveled the network.
Dare Oyedele, alias “Solution” (Arrested): The principal operational link who handled surveillance, planning, and execution.
Semiu Ishola, 39 (Arrested): The criminal real estate agent who facilitated and contracted the use of the Lado community hideout.
Adeyemi Ayobami, 35 (Arrested): An accomplice agent responsible for securing and managing the hideout logistics.
How the Crack Team Cracked the Case
The swift resolution of the case followed a intense, multi-agency manhunt ordered immediately after the initial distress report on June 3, 2026.
"The Commissioner of Police directed an immediate, intelligence-driven operation," a police spokesperson stated. "By combining the forces of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) and our tactical units, we deployed digital footprint tracking and crime scene analysis to corner the suspects."
The turning point was the arrest of "Oloro," whose subsequent interrogation blew the case wide open and led police directly to the Ayegun hideout.
Arsenal & Items Recovered at the Hideout
- 3 Pump-action rifles & 14 Live cartridges
- Criminal charms & Face masks
- 1 Unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla (Abduction vehicle)
- 1 Battle axe & 1 Hammer
- Suspected hard drugs
Ongoing Investigation: Public Warning Issued
While four suspects are currently in custody assisting investigators, the dragnet is widening. Several members of the syndicate managed to flee the shootout, and authorities believe some escaped with severe gunshot injuries.
The Oyo State Police Command has issued an urgent appeal to the public, particularly medical practitioners and healthcare providers, to immediately report any individuals seeking treatment for suspicious gunshot wounds.
