The Oyo State Police command has rescued a 15-year-old kidnapped boy, identified as Sumaila Muhammadu, and neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road axis of the state. A statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, th…

…two suspects, Agoro Kudus, 27, and Timileyin Idowu, 23, who had been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Section, were handed over to the Osun Command.Later that day, at about 7 p.m., police arrested Adekunle Ibrahim, 30, also known as Oshodi, and Temitope Opeyemi, 29, in the Yemetu area of Ibadan.F…

Oyo State Police arrested two security operatives and an Indian national after a viral video showed truck drivers being assaulted at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods LimitedThe confrontation started over a parking dispute on Saturday, with the truck owner saying a tyre burst after drivers were forced to use a damaging spotT…

The Oyo State police command has arrested a man who allegedly travelled from Anambra State to avenge his brother’s death, recovering a pistol and a cartridge from him. The suspect was intercepted by operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol during a stop and search operation along Ife Road while travelling in a commercial…

…of N120 million for all three to be freed.Oyo police launch manhunt for kidnappersThe Oyo State Police Command's spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the kidnapping, disclosing that the victims were taken while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute's grounds."A manhunt has been launched, and operational…

…who have necessary information to assist the command in the rescue operation. “The Oyo State Police Command confirms a kidnapping incident involving three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), who were abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises. “Upon receiving…

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, saying efforts are underway to rescue them and arrest the perpetrators. The victims were reportedly abducted this morning October 9, while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute'…

The Oyo State Police Command arrested three suspects allegedly linked to a deadly attack on a family of six at Oloba Village, Lagelu LGA, IbadanPolice said the suspects invaded the home of Ifeanyi Chukwu and his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, armed with a Dane gun, cutlasses and a clubTwo children were allegedl…

Oyo State Police command has announced the arrest of three suspected murders and armed robbers. The command noted that the suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of a woman in Ibadan and armed robbery. Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade made the revelations in a statement made ava…

…of filing this report on Wednesday. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said that the case has not been reported to the police. Commercial bus driver slumps, dies while conveying passengers in Ibadan [PHOTOS]

…or were acting on a fresh court order, were not immediately clear. When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said he was aware of the attempted arrest but declined to provide further details. “I don’t have a comment. A press release is coming soon,” Olayinka told our corresponden…

Oyo police arrest ten suspected human parts merchants; recover human parts and charms The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of ten suspected human parts merchants following several months of sustained intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of their activities. The command say…

Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have thwarted an attempt by a truck driver to divert and sell 670 bags of guinea corn valued at about N33 million. The suspects, identified as Monday, 46, and his assistant, Kareem, 40, were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit in the Irepo area of Oyo Town,…

…Police, Nigeria Railway Police Command, CP Lasisi Titilola. The NRC boss commended the Oyo State Police Command and the Railway Police Command for their professionalism and swift response, which led to the arrest of three suspected railway vandals and the recovery of stolen railway materials valued at about ₦200 millio…

Police rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga and arrested two suspects. The suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, abducted the minor from her residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3, 2026.…

…Olayinka said the sustained operation forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim. "The Oyo State Police Command wishes to update members of the public on the earlier press release issued on 13 July 2026 regarding the abduction of a farmer, Mr. Owoade Mathew, who was kidnapped along the Igbojaye""Budo Aare bush road in…

Oyo police arrests two for exhuming suspected human skull from a cemetery The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the unlawful possession of a human skull. The arrest was made following credible intelligence received by the Command regarding the activities of a suspect in possession of…

…Council. The case is pending before the court. As of the time of filing this report, the Oyo State Police Command had not issued an official statement confirming or explaining the reported arrests.

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a masquerade identified as Asoleke following the alleged killing of a 24-year-old man, Sefiu Kehinde, during a masquerade procession in the Labiran area of Ibadan. The Command said it had launched a full-scale investigation into the incident while efforts were u…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man and two others in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Ibadan, the state capital. A statement issued on Saturday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the principal suspect, Femi Ojo, 60, was arrested alongside his accompli…

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 11 suspected members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, all identified as students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following a coordinated operation that thwarted an alleged planned attack within the university community. Th…

…hiding. Mr Disu was accompanied by the AIG SPU, Femi Haruna, the AIG Zone XI, and the Oyo State Police Commissioner.

…evident." Police, Igboho at loggerheads over release of Oyo kidnapped victims Meanwhile, Oyo State police command, yesterday, dismissed claims that Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, facilitated the release of kidnapped victims in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oy…

Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers. The command also disclosed that it recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. The command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY P…

Oyo State Police Command has revealed that two people who were kidnapped recently in Igbope are still in captivity. It was reported on Sunday that the victims were released by their kidnappers, identified as Fulani herdsmen, after an ultimatum issued by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboh…