{
  "id": 3261426,
  "title": "Kidnappers arrested during ransom negotiation in Ondo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/kidnappers-arrested-during-ransom-negotiation-in-ondo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kidnappers-arrested-during-ransom-negotiation-in-ondo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, with one of them allegedly caught while negotiating ransom payments. Commanding Officer Adetunji Adeleye announced the arrests during a parade of 10 suspects held for various crimes in the region. Gambo, 27, was apprehended during a coordinated ransom negotiation operation, unaware that security operatives were present while he discussed demands. Murtala, 19, was arrested with a homemade firearm and other weapons after attempting to kidnap his former employer's wife in Molege, Owo. Additionally, Amotekun recently rescued a woman and her two children from suspected kidnappers in Isinigbo/Osi after receiving a distress call and swiftly responding to the situation. The Amotekun commander praised the assistance of the local Fulani community in identifying criminal elements, which aided in the successful arrests. Eight other suspects were also paraded for offenses including motorcycle theft, armed robbery, and burglary. The commander assured residents that security agencies would continue to maintain vigilance and respond swiftly to threats in order to protect lives and property across Ondo State.",
  "summary": "By Promise Adagba The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested two suspected kidnappers, including one allegedly caught while negotiating ransom payments. The Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Monday while parading 10 suspects arrested for various offences across the state. Adeleye said one of […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}