A nine-year-old boy, Victor Oluwatobi, who was kidnapped by gunmen in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, has regained his freedom after spending three weeks in captivity.
The child, son of a local pastor, was safely rescued on Sunday through the coordinated efforts of security agencies and reunited with his family.
Victor was kidnapped on the night of June 5, 2026, when armed men stormed Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun.
The attackers allegedly destroyed two buildings during the invasion while attempting to abduct a landlord, who managed to escape. In the ensuing chaos, his father, Pastor Oluwatobi, was unable to evacuate all his children to safety, leaving the young boy behind as he slept.
The assailants subsequently whisked him away.
Following the incident, the Ondo State Government mobilised a joint security operation involving personnel of the Nigerian Army, the Police, the Amotekun Corps, and local vigilante groups, who conducted extensive search operations across forests and surrounding communities.
Their efforts paid off on Sunday when the boy was rescued unharmed.
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, confirmed the development and commended the security operatives and all individuals who played various roles in securing the child’s release.
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