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 staff 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 an announcement 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 presently at giant.
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 staff 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 whole 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 can be arraigned in courtroom upon the conclusion of the method.
The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, described the operation as a major step in direction of dismantling kidnapping networks and restoring safety in weak communities throughout the state.
Adekimi reaffirmed the command’s dedication to intelligence-led operations, collaboration with different safety companies and intensified efforts to apprehend legal suspects.
The command mentioned the operations have been in step with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to fight legal actions and shield lives and property throughout the nation.
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