Two persons sustained gunshot injuries during a failed kidnapping attempt at the Old Kara area of Bodija in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The incident, which occurred on April 21, 2026, at about 7:50 p.m., comes just days after a similar attack in Onigambari village along the Ijebu-Ode axis in Oluyole Local Government Area, where a victim identified as Dasola was killed.
Confirming the latest attack, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, said security operatives responded swiftly after receiving a distress call from a resident reporting that about four armed men had invaded a Point of Sale (POS) shop and opened fire.
He said police operatives, working alongside local hunters, quickly moved to the scene and disrupted the attackers’ operation, preventing what appeared to be a coordinated abduction attempt.
During the gun duel that followed, two people were hit by stray bullets. They were rescued and taken to a nearby medical facility, where they are currently receiving treatment and are said to be responding positively.
Olayinka added that efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects, with intensified bush-combing operations launched in surrounding areas. The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State has also ordered the deployment of additional security personnel to vulnerable locations across the state.
The command reassured residents of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements as investigations continue.