Kidnapped Pastor’s Son Regains Freedom After Three Weeks in Ondo Forest
Relief swept through Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday as nine-year-old Master Victor Oluwatobi, the son of a pastor who was abducted three weeks ago, regained his freedom following a coordinated security operation.
The schoolboy was rescued through the joint efforts of security agencies and safely reunited with his family after spending weeks in the custody of his abductors.
Victor was kidnapped on the night of June 5, 2026, when armed men stormed Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, destroying two buildings in a failed attempt to abduct their landlords, who escaped.
In the chaos that followed, Pastor Oluwatobi managed to evacuate some members of his family but could not rescue his son, who was reportedly asleep when the attackers struck. The gunmen whisked the boy away into the forest.
Following the abduction, the Ondo State Government deployed a joint security team comprising the Army, Police, Amotekun Corps and local vigilantes, who conducted extensive search operations across the forests in a bid to locate the victim.
The sustained operation eventually led to the boy’s rescue on Sunday morning.
Residents of the community have commended the Ondo State Government and the security agencies for their determination and collaboration, which culminated in the child’s safe return.
Confirming the development, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, praised the security operatives and all those who contributed to the successful rescue, describing the operation as a testament to the effectiveness of coordinated security efforts in the state.
