2 suspected logistics suppliers to kidnappers arrested in Ondo

The police command in Ondo State says it has arrested two suspected logistics suppliers the kidnappers linked to a syndicate terrorizing the Ilu-Abo community and surrounding areas in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Monday. He identified the suspects […]

The police command in Ondo State says it has arrested two suspected logistics suppliers the kidnappers linked to a syndicate terrorizing the Ilu-Abo community and surrounding areas in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement on Monday.

He identified the suspects as Alhassan Muhammad (20) and Faruq Muhammad Sanni (25), both residents of Sabon-Sango, Akure.

Jimoh explained that the suspects were arrested on Sunday following credible intelligence provided by a concerned member of the Ilu-Abo community.

The information indicated that one of the suspects, a commercial motorcyclist, had been assisting kidnappers in the area by procuring and delivering food items and other supplies to their hideouts.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives of the command’s anti-kidnapping squad immediately mobilized to the location and carried out a targeted operation,” Jimoh said.

“The operation led to the successful arrest of the two suspects, while other members of the criminal syndicate fled upon sighting the approaching police operatives. Preliminary investigation suggests that the suspects have been playing supportive roles in sustaining the activities of the kidnappers operating within the forested areas around Ilu-Abo and neighboring communities.”

He added that the suspects are currently in custody and have made useful statements assisting the police with further investigations to facilitate the arrest of fleeing gang members.

(NAN)