Gun battle in Oyo forest as police disrupt ₦10m ransom collection plot

Guardian | 15-05-2026 08:57am |

On Wednesday, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force engaged in a gun battle in a forest located in Oyo State while disrupting a plot involving the collection of a ₦10 million ransom. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the region. Authorities reported that the confrontation resulted in the arrest of several suspects linked to the ransom scheme. No casualties have been confirmed from the incident as investigations continue.

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