Ibadan, Oyo State, May 12, 2026 The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a businessman, Alhaji Wasiu Aleshinloye, who was reportedly taken from his residence in Irawo, Atisbo Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to the statement, the incident was reported at the Tede Police Division on Monday night around 10:20 p.m., after the victim was allegedly taken at gunpoint.
It also noted that a 10-year-old girl sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and was immediately taken to a medical facility for treatment, where pellets were removed from her body.
Police investigators who visited the scene recovered three expended ammunition shells and three face caps, which have been forwarded for forensic analysis.
The Command added that intelligence-led operations and tactical measures have been activated to secure the release of the abducted businessman and track down those responsible for the crime.