The Kwara State Police Command says it is yet to secure the release of an elderly man and his son abducted by suspected kidnappers.
The incident allegedly occurred while travelling to their farm in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the state.
The victims, identified as Elder Bamidele Matthew and his son, Bamidele Ibukun, were kidnapped on October 20, 2026, along the Idofin-Igbana axis of Iloffa, headquarters of Oke-Ero LGA.
The victims, residents of Oke Esi Compound, Kajola, were reportedly on their way to the farm when they were seized by the assailants.
Their incident threw the community into panic with many expressing concerns over their safety.
They also called for urgent intervention by security agencies to secure the victims’ release.
Efforts to get the reaction of the Chairman of Oke-Ero Local Government Area, Hon. James Fadipe, were unsuccessful, as he ended the phone call on Monday when contacted by Daily Trust for comments on the abduction.
However, Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on Monday.
He said operatives had been on the trail of the kidnappers since the incident but were yet to make a breakthrough.
‘Yes, it’s true and we have been on the kidnappers trail since after the incident, but no breakthrough yet,’ he said.
The commissioner, however, assured residents that the command was not relenting in its efforts to rescue the victims.
‘We shall do everything to ensure they are rescued and reunited with their family,’ Ojo added.