The Kwara State Police Command has rescued one of four family members abducted by suspected kidnappers in Abangbe Dilu community, Ilorin East Local Government Area.
Three other victims remain in the kidnappers’ custody as security operatives intensify efforts to secure their release.
The victims were identified as Hajia Mansurat Musa, her son, Ramadan Musa, Semiu Ahmed and Sofia Ahmed.
Confirming the development on Monday, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, said officers had rescued one victim while the remaining three were still being held by the abductors.
Ojo assured residents that security operatives were closing in on the kidnappers and would continue the operation until all the victims regained their freedom.
“It happened a few days ago. We are closing in on the kidnappers and we will continue until we get the victims released,” he said.
Kwara Community Appeals for Urgent Rescue Operation
The Magaji of Abangbe Dilu community, Alhaji Jamiu Akanni, has appealed to the Federal Government, the Kwara State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the remaining abductees.
Speaking on behalf of the community, Akanni said the incident had created fear and anxiety among residents and the victims’ relatives.
He urged security agencies to deploy adequate resources, follow credible leads and strengthen surveillance around the affected community.
Akanni also called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to coordinate efforts with federal security agencies, local authorities and community leaders to secure the victims’ release.
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Residents Demand Stronger Security in Ilorin East
Beyond the immediate rescue operation, the community called for stronger security measures to prevent further kidnappings.
Residents said sustained security operations would help restore confidence and protect families from similar attacks.
The community also appealed to members of the public with useful information about the kidnappers or the victims’ whereabouts to report to the appropriate security authorities.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo maintained that officers were pursuing the abductors and would not stop until they secured the release of the remaining three victims.