Nigeria: Ondo police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover operational motorcycles

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers, Abubakar Sindiku, 25, and Oliver Okoh, 35, in Akure North council areas of the state.

According to Police spokesperson DSP Jimoh Abayomi, the suspects were apprehended in Sabo Sango, Ado road, and Ilado Community, respectively, as part of the command’s efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes.

Abayomi stated that the operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit acted on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of the suspects. Preliminary investigations revealed that they belong to a kidnapping syndicate and used motorcycles for reconnaissance, gathering information on potential targets, and providing logistics support to members of the syndicate.

The operational motorcycles and relevant tools used in facilitating their criminal activities were recovered. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and ensure they are brought to justice.

The police command reassured residents that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property throughout Ondo State. Abayomi appealed to the public to remain vigilant and provide timely, credible, and actionable information to security agencies.