Oyo State Police command, on Monday, announced that it has successfully rescued two children that were abducted in Lanlate town in Ibarapa East local government area of the state.
The command also disclosed that it arrested four suspects in connection with the abduction of the children.
This was contained in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST.
Ayanlade stated that the command received a distress report that armed hoodlums invaded Ebinpejo village, via Lanlate in Ibarapa East Local Government Area.
He said that the suspects ransacked houses, assaulted residents, and abducted two children.
He added that the victims had been reunited with their family.
He also disclosed that some items were recovered from the suspects as exhibits, adding that they would be charged to court accordingly.
“The two abducted children were rescued safely and promptly taken for medical attention.
“One of the victims sustained injuries during the ordeal but received treatment before both children were successfully reunited with their family,” he stated.
Police rescue abducted children, arrest four suspects in Oyo
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