The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly linked to a number of abductions throughout the state, together with a suspect intercepted whereas carrying a hijab and carrying charms.
The command mentioned the primary suspect, recognized as Aliyu Isiaka, was arrested by a group of Forest Guards led by Jebrin Adam at Okolowo, Ilorin, on October 24, 2026, at about 6pm.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a press release issued in Ilorin on Tuesday.
According to the assertion, Isiaka, a resident of Ga’a-Kpapa village in Moro Local Government Area of the state, was intercepted whereas disguised in feminine apparel and carrying a polythene bag containing assorted charms.
The police mentioned the suspect confessed throughout interrogation to being a member of a nine-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly led by a person recognized as Juli, who resides at Fulani Camp, Ga’a-Kpapa, and is at present at massive.
Isiaka reportedly instructed investigators that he was recruited into the gang in August 2026 and had participated in three kidnapping operations at Oloru, Alapa and Malete, the place substantial ransom funds have been allegedly collected.
The command mentioned a joint group of police personnel and Forest Guards subsequently raided the suspected kidnappers’ camp on October 25, resulting in the arrest of two extra suspects recognized as Seriki and Jebrin.
The arrests introduced the overall variety of suspects apprehended in reference to the alleged kidnapping community to a few, whereas efforts have been ongoing to trace down different members of the gang.
The police mentioned the suspects have been present process additional investigation and could be arraigned in court docket upon the conclusion of the method.
The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, described the operation as a major step in the direction of dismantling kidnapping networks and restoring safety in susceptible communities throughout the state.
Adekimi reaffirmed the command’s dedication to intelligence-led operations, collaboration with different safety companies and intensified efforts to apprehend felony suspects.
The command mentioned the operations have been consistent with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to fight felony actions and defend lives and property throughout the nation.
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