By Abisola Oluremi
The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command, has confirmed the rearrest of a suspected kidnapper who escaped from custody a few days ago.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement said the suspect, a twenty five year old man, Ayomide Kareem, was apprehended at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation by operatives of the Ojongbodu Area Command at Irepo Junction in Oyo.
According to the police, the suspect was intercepted while moving suspiciously within the area and, upon interrogation, was confirmed to be the same individual who escaped from custody at the Jobele Division on March 10 in connection with a kidnapping case.
The statement adds that the suspect is back in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Femi Haruna, had ordered a manhunt for the suspect, while disciplinary action was initiated against officers involved in the incident.
The affected officers have since been detained and are undergoing internal trial, while the Divisional Police Officer of Jobele Division has been redeployed.
The Police Command reassured residents of its commitment to safety and urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue to provide credible information to security agencies.
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