Police in Oyo State have arrested three teenage girls suspected of issuing a kidnapping threat in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area. The suspects, aged between 16 and 17, were detained following a complaint from a local resident who reported receiving a threatening phone call. The suspects—Fathia Nurudeen, 17; Taiwo Fatai, 17; and Munirat Saliu, 16—were quickly traced and arrested by detectives. Ayanlade said that the suspects remain in custody while police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the appropriate legal action. He also warned youths against acts capable of inciting fear or threatening lives, stressing that such behaviour carries serious legal consequences.

Source: The Guardian January 09, 2026 17:10 UTC