Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Ondo
By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate linked to the abduction of one Abubakar Abdullahim at Molege, via Owo, on August 1, 2026. The arrests followed sustained intelligence gathering and coordinated operations by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Akure. The Police Public Relations […]
In Ondo State, Nigeria, the Police Command apprehended two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate on August 1, 2026. The duo, Abubakar Abdullahi and Haruna Likita, were linked to the abduction of a fellow named Abubakar Abdullahi. The arrests were made possible through continuous intelligence gathering and joint operations by the Command's Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Akure.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, announced that the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime during interrogations. Adamu Rabiu, one of the suspects, was apprehended in Ibadan, Oyo State, after being tracked by police from the Command. The second suspect, Haruna Likita, was taken into custody in Ipele, close to Owo, Ondo State.
Preliminary investigations have tied both suspects to the kidnapping case. The police are now investigating the confessional statements and other gathered intelligence to unravel the full details of the incident and identify any other accomplices. The Commissioner of Police for Ondo State, CP Felix Ohagwu, praised the Anti-Kidnapping Squad for their professionalism and dedication in battling violent crimes.
He vowed to persist with intelligence-led operations to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities in Ondo State, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
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