Ondo Police arrest two suspected kidnappers, recover motorcycles

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered motorcycles believed to have been used in their alleged criminal activities.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure, the state capital.

He said the arrests highlighted the police’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding lives and property.

Jimoh explained that the suspects were apprehended on February 11, 2026, by officers from the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, following credible tracking analysis and technical intelligence.

“The tracking led to the arrest of Abubakar Sindiku (M), 25 years, and Oliver Okoh (M), 35 years, in Sabo Sango, Ado Road, and Ilado Community, respectively.

“Both suspects were apprehended in connection with an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping case within the state.

“Upon arrest, their statements were duly recorded, and they are currently assisting the police with useful information. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects belong to a kidnapping syndicate.

“They reportedly used their motorcycles for reconnaissance, gathering information about potential targets.

“Both suspects also provided logistics support, including supplying food and other operational accessories to members of the syndicate.

“The motorcycles and relevant tools used in facilitating their criminal activities were recovered. Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and ensure they are brought to justice,” he said.

The spokesperson also said the state Commissioner of Police reassured residents that the command remained resolute and would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the security of lives and property throughout the state.

Jimoh called on members of the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely, credible and actionable information to security agencies.

In a related development, Very Nigerian reported that residents of Eleyewo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday morning protested the abduction of a couple by armed men.

The attackers reportedly kidnapped Jamiu Olawale and his wife, shot another person who escaped, and caused other residents to flee as the assailants opened sporadic fire.

In response, residents blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway during the protest, chanting solidarity songs.

The incident came barely two days after the monarch of Agamo Community in the same local government area, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was reportedly killed by armed men.

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