The Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State Police Command, has arrested a ride-share driver, Olayemi Yusuf, ‘m’, 30, for the abduction of a female passenger.
The suspect, who was also assaulted by a mob, is currently in police custody while investigation has commenced.
Confirming the development in a statement yesterday, spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola, said on March 24, at about 13:00p.m., officers received information about a suspicious vehicle along Ilogbo Road, Ojuore, Ogun State.
According to her, a swift police response led to the rescue of the victim, Coutroupis Peace ,‘f’, 22.
“Preliminary investigation revealed the victim booked a ride through an online car service from Lekki, Lagos, to Freedom Way, Lekki.
“However, during the journey, the driver claimed his navigation system malfunctioned and deviated from the intended route.
“He subsequently overpowered the victim and restrained her hands with two plastic tyre clips.
“On arrival at Omowo Filling Station along Ilogbo road, Ota, the victim raised an alarm, drawing the attention of passersby, who intervened and attacked the suspect before police officers arrived at the scene.
“Both the victim and the suspect were taken to the police station, with the suspect receiving medical attention due to injuries sustained from the mob attack.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, enjoins the public to avoid taking laws into their own hands and urges citizens to report suspicious activities to the authorities for proper investigation and legal action,” she said.
