Police arrest wanted Ogun ‘serial kidnapper’
The police in Ogun State have apprehended an alleged wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah. The suspect was said to be on the wanted list over a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa village, Ogun State. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying the suspect had arrived in the Ibiade community […]
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The police in Ogun State have apprehended an alleged wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah.
The suspect was said to be on the wanted list over a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa village, Ogun State.
The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying the suspect had arrived in the Ibiade community to abduct a prominent individual in Ago village, Abigi, but his mission was foiled.
Items recovered included a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges concealed in a boom speaker.
Odutola said, “Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit apprehended Clement Elijah, a felon, who had been on the run since 2024.
“Elijah, who arrived in the Ibiade community on June 13, 2025, planned to abduct a prominent individual in Ago village, Abigi, but his sinister mission was thwarted through timely collaboration between the police and vigilant residents.
“Following a clearance operation on June 16, 2025, the gang’s armourer, Posi Friday, was apprehended with a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges cleverly concealed in a Boom Speaker were recovered from him.”
Odutola quoted the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, as having appreciated members of the Ibiade and Abigi communities for their sustained communication and support, which were pivotal in cracking the case.
In another incident, 14 suspected cultists of two rival groups were nabbed on Monday while planning attacks over superiority.
The suspects were arrested in Ijagun, Ogbo, Ijele and Imaweje areas in Ijebu Ode as they assembled to mark their institution’s examinations, signing out.
The command, however, noted that investigations were ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further information and likely prosecution.