A 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, has been abducted by Armed Bandits in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The abduction occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
According to the victim’s family, the kidnappers contacted them shortly after the incident using Mr. Kolawole’s mobile phones and demanded a ransom of ₦30 million for his release.
Speaking on the incident, the victim’s son, Mr. Owoade Abiola, said security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante groups, were immediately alerted.
A joint search operation was launched and continued throughout the night, but the victim was not found.
However, at about 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, the search team recovered Mr. Kolawole’s abandoned motorcycle in a nearby bush, raising further concerns about his whereabouts.
The family has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the victim’s safe release and ensure those responsible for the abduction are apprehended and brought to justice.
As of the time of filing this report, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole remains in captivity.