Physically challenged man rescued from kidnappers in Ondo

By Muftau Ogunyemi

A 25-year-old physically challenged man, Jimoh Isah has been rescued from suspected bandits who abducted him on Ifira-Isua Akoko Road in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The victim was riding a motorcycle with his wife, Esther Isah, aged 22 years, and their son when he was abducted on Wednesday, Jan.7 2026 at about 4:10 p.m., along the Ifira/Isua Akoko axis in an ambush by four armed men, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Ondo Police command’s Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.

Jimoh said Isah was rescued follow a distress report received at the Isua Divisional Police Headquarters.

According to him, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the division immediately mobilised police operatives, working in collaboration with non-state actors, for a swift and tactical response.

The spokesperson, who said the joint security team stormed the area and launched an intensive bush-combing operation across surrounding forests, while blocking suspected escape routes.

“The sustained pressure from intelligence-driven operations of the security agencies forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim, who was physically challenged. His wife and son was later rescued unharmed.

“The victim has since been reunited with his family. Meanwhile, efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects involved in the criminal act,” he said.

Also, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism and swift response of the operatives.

Lawal reaffirmed the command’s resolve to combat crime and criminality across the state.

The CP, however, reassured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, urging members of the public to continue providing credible and actionable information to security agencies.

(NAN)