Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom — Police

Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the release of a kidnapped headmaster, Mathew Owoade, after sustained security operations forced his abductors to abandon him.

Owoade, a 60-year-old farmer and headmaster, was abducted on Saturday evening along the Igbojaye–Budo Aare bush road in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, announced the development in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday, saying the victim regained his freedom after an intensive joint security operation launched immediately after the incident.

According to Ayanlade, persistent investigative efforts and coordinated pressure from security operatives compelled the kidnappers to release the victim on Monday evening.

The victim has since been taken to a medical facility for evaluation and necessary treatment. Upon completion of medical attention, he will be debriefed by investigators as part of the ongoing investigation aimed at identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting all those responsible for the criminal act.

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Olugbenga Abimbola, praised other security agencies, members of the local community and residents for their cooperation during the rescue effort.


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