CITIZENS COMPASS– A 30-year-old ride-share driver, Olayemi Yusuf ‘m’, has been arrested for the abduction of a female passenger in Ogun State.
The Onipanu Divisional Headquarters of the Ogun State Police Command, reportedly initiated the arrest as confirmed by spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, in a statement.
She said the suspect, who was also assaulted by a mob, is currently in police custody while investigation has commenced.
According to the spokesperson, “On 24 March 2025, at about 1500hrs, officers received information about a suspicious vehicle along Ilogbo Road, Oju-Oore, Ogun State. A swift police response led to the rescue of the victim, Coutroupis Peace ‘f’ (22 years old) of No. 17 Fisher Street, Cement Bus Stop, Lagos.
“Preliminary investigation revealed the victim booked a ride through an online car service from Lekki, Lagos, to Off 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 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, CP Lanre Ogunlowo PhD, 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 le
gal action.”
