Police in Ondo State have successfully rescued a 6-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Okoga, Igbokoda, within the Ilaje Local Government area. The abduction occurred on the evening of Sunday, October 20, 2024, when a suspect allegedly took the boy and demanded a ransom.
The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, who posted updates on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, October 23. She announced that the boy has been safely found and has since been reunited with his parents.
Details regarding the circumstances of the rescue and any potential arrests have not yet been disclosed, but the successful recovery of the child has brought relief to the community.