Abducted Oyo headmaster regains freedom — Police

The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the release of kidnapped headmaster Mathew Owoade, a 60-year-old farmer and headmaster, who was abducted on Saturday evening along the Igbojaye–Budo Aare bush road in Itesiwaju Local Government Area. Police spokesperson Olayinka Ayanlade said sustained joint security operations and operational pressure forced the kidnappers to abandon the victim on July 13, 2026. Owoade has been taken to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment before being debriefed by investigators.