The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended two suspects over an alleged attempt to abduct a three-year-old child in Ogbagi Akoko area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the incident occurred on March 22, 2026, following a report by a resident, Mrs Olanireti.
According to the police, the woman had sent her son, identified as Alex Ayobami, to visit his grandmother who lives behind her shop.
Shortly after, a concerned passerby, identified simply as Oni, noticed suspicious activity involving the child and quickly raised an alarm.
Acting on the alert, the child’s mother rushed to the scene, where she found two men attempting to escape with her son on an unregistered Bajaj motorcycle.
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The suspects, identified as Adefarati Idowu and Adepoju Babatunde, were reportedly trying to flee the area when they were intercepted.
In a courageous move, the child’s grandmother, Mrs Olawale, held onto the motorcycle, preventing the suspects from getting away.
Her bravery, alongside the swift intervention of vigilant residents who blocked possible escape routes, helped foil the attempted abduction.
Police operatives arrived promptly at the scene, rescued the child unharmed, and arrested the suspects with the assistance of community members.
The police revealed that the case has been transferred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation, adding that efforts are ongoing to determine whether the suspects are linked to any wider criminal network.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that all those found culpable will be brought to justice.
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