Police nab two suspects over alleged kidnapping in Kwara

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspects for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping of three persons in Ifelodun Local Government Area, saying its sustained crackdown on criminal elements continues to produce positive results across the state.

The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Ilorin by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. She said the operation reflected the command’s determination to dismantle criminal networks and bring all those involved in kidnapping and other violent crimes to justice.

According to the statement, the suspects, identified as Sauni Shehu and Auwalu Bala, were arrested following discreet intelligence-led investigations that linked them to the abduction of three victims at Ogele Fulani Camp, via Igbaja, in Ifelodun Local Government Area.

The police said the suspects are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, aiding and abetting kidnapping, as well as kidnapping. They are also assisting investigators with useful information to facilitate the arrest of other members of the suspected criminal syndicate.

The command stated that efforts had been intensified to identify, trace and apprehend every individual connected to the crime, adding that no member of the criminal network would be spared from prosecution.

Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to advancing the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, through intelligence-led policing, proactive crime prevention and the protection of lives and property.

He urged residents of the state to continue supporting the police by providing timely, credible and actionable information that could aid security operations. According to him, all intelligence received from members of the public will be professionally utilised to strengthen ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across Kwara State.

The command reiterated its resolve to sustain the fight against criminality and assured residents that it would continue to work with other security stakeholders to ensure the safety of lives and property throughout the state.