Police rescue kidnapped mother, daughter

A woman and her daughter, who were kidnapped at the Odo-Ona Elewe area of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, have been rescued.
They were freed from their abductors by the Anti-kidnapping Squad of the Oyo State Police Command.

Opeyemi Adeniran and her daughter, Oyinkansola Adeniran, were taken away after the kidnappers visited their home.

Investigation revealed that Opeyemi’s husband did not live in Nigeria.

According to a sources, the mother and daughter were released on Thursday. The family has refused to speak about the terms of their release and whether a ransom was paid.
However, a neighbour said Opeyemi appreciated everyone who showed concern over their plight.

He said, “Everyone is happy for them. Mrs. Adeniran (Opeyemi) thanked us and other people that supported her family. She told us that she and her daughter regained freedom today (Thursday).”

The Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Police Command, Kunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the rescue.

He said “Opeyemi and her daughter have been rescued by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the command.
“Victims are currently undergoing post-trauma treatment and counselling at the post-trauma counselling unit of our hospital in Eleyele.
‘They will afterwards be reunited with their family members.”