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Police rescues abducted Egyptian in Oyo
Police operatives in Oyo State have rescued an Egyptian.
The victim was kidnapped in the early hours of Monday in Ibadan.
The spokesman for the state police command, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the rescue of the victim in a statement on Tuesday.
Osifeso said the Egyptian was kidnapped at the Alomaja area of Idi-Ayunre in the state capital.
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“Through careful planning, intelligence analysis, and a swift response, the combined teams successfully located the abducted individual after an extensive search of the forests and border areas between Ogun and Oyo States.
“The rescue operation achieved the safe return of the victim without any ransom being exchanged.
“The victim will be reunited with his family after undergoing all necessary medical interventions at the Police Hospital, Eleyele, Ibadan,” the spokesman added.
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