Arms, cash recovered as Kwara police arrest 44, rescue kidnap victims

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin –

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals across different parts of the state, recovering arms, ammunition, hard drugs, and over N2.7 million in cash.

Speaking in Ilorin, the Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, said those arrested were linked to serious crimes ranging from armed robbery, culpable homicide, and criminal conspiracy to trafficking in human parts and unlawful possession of charms for rituals.

According to him, items seized from the suspects include assorted arms, live cartridges, cars, cows, battle axes, hard drugs, and cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

Ojo revealed that the command rescued two kidnap victims during the period. He recalled that on August 15, 2025, a gang of armed men attacked the residence of Yusuf Adamu in Shiya, Okuta area, abducting his wife, Yusuf Suliat, at gunpoint.

“Following the incident, our operatives, in collaboration with local vigilante groups, swiftly launched a coordinated manhunt, which led to the rescue of the victim and the arrest of suspects connected to the crime,” he said.

He added that the achievements demonstrate the command’s determination to curb criminal activities and reassure residents of their safety.