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Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Ondo community
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and successfully rescued a victim in Isua-Akoko, located in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure, noting that the operation was carried out on April 10.
Jimoh explained that the case was reported by a resident, Ahmadu, at the Isua Police Division.
The complainant said two young men had travelled to Ipesi-Akoko for cattle rearing, but only one returned, raising concerns over the whereabouts of the other.
The police spokesperson said swift action by operatives led to the arrest of a suspect and the safe rescue of the missing victim.
“Acting on the report, the police immediately initiated a coordinated intelligence-driven operation, which led to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victim.
“The victim narrated that he was abducted at night by three suspected kidnappers. During the incident, while trying to resist his captors, he inflicted a head injury on one of the suspects.
“Acting swiftly on credible information obtained from the victim, operatives of the Isua division mobilised and stormed Obasanjo Motor Park, Isua, at about 0609 hrs, where a suspicious individual with a visible head injury was apprehended.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being part of the kidnapping gang. The victim later positively identified the suspect, particularly noting the injury inflicted on him,” he said.
The spokesperson explained that the victim had been taken to the hospital for medical attention, while the suspect was transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation.
According to him, the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
He also said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, appreciated the timely, credible, and actionable information provided by members of the public.
He said collaborative efforts remained vital in combating crime and criminality.
“The CP commends the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his continuous support and strategic guidance, which has significantly enhanced operational effectiveness in the command.
“The command reiterates its unwavering commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across Ondo State.
“It also urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the police with timely and useful information,” he said. (NAN)
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