Sunday, February 16, 2025 - The Police in Ondo State have arrested seven suspected kidnappers and rescued one victim between February 13 and 15, at various places across the state.
Mr Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police, made the disclosure while
speaking with newsmen in Akure.
Afolabi, who said that the arrest followed the intelligence gathering
and used of technical support, explained that those arrested were aged between
20 and 40 years.
According to him, one of the suspects, Aminu, was arrested on February
13 at Akure garage in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of
the state.
“This led to the arrest of another 25 year-old man, Abdullah Abubakar.
“In another operation that took place between Feb. 14 and 15, four other
suspects were arrested by the tactical team who had been on their trail.
“Those arrested are Yusuf Saidu ‘m’ 22, Nafiu Ibrahim ‘m’ 32, Mohammed
Anas ‘m’ 20, and Kabiru Mohammed ‘m’ 24.
“Also in Ipele, Owo Local Government, a woman was abducted by unknown
gunmen in her house. The police and youths of the town mobilised and
immediately trailed the footpaths of the suspects.
“Their effort yielded positive results as they were able to rescue the
woman and while searching for the assailants, they recovered an AK 49 rifle at
the scene of the rescue.
“Subsequently, through intelligence led policing one of the suspects,
Yusuf Suleiman ‘m’ aged 27 years, was arrested,” he said.
Afolabi explained further that a 40 year old ex-convict, Ishaku Abdul,
was also arrested by the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad (SAKS) based on a tip
off.
According to the CP, the ex-convict was recently released from the
correctional centre, but neighbours suspected him of being complicit in the
recent uprising of criminal activities in the area.
“The ex-convict was arrested at Aladura camp Oke-Oge, Osi, the area
which recent kidnappings occured.
“Meanwhile, all these suspects have been on the police wanted list,”
Afolabi said.
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