Police nab suspected kidnappers in Ondo, recover weapons

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers terrorising various parts of the state.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, the suspects dug a pit behind their residence where abducted victims were kept.

Ayanlade emphasised that following the arrest, two locally-made guns, assorted charms, four cutlasses, four axes, as well as other dangerous weapons.

He said: “Sequel to credible intelligence received at about 0030hrs on 18th June 2025, operatives of the Epinmi Vigilante Group apprehended one Arohunmolase Idowu (25 years), of No.14 Araromi Isalu Quarters, Epinmi Akoko.

“The suspect was found loitering suspiciously at odd hours and was unable to give a satisfactory account of his movement.

Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Isua promptly mobilised a joint team comprising Police operatives and personnel from sister security agencies.

“Acting on information obtained during preliminary interrogation, the team arrested another suspect, Bada Tosin (26 years), also of Epinmi Akoko.

“The suspects subsequently led the operatives to a secluded building in the bush.

“A particularly disturbing discovery was a deep pit located inside the building, strongly suspected to have been used to confine kidnapped victims.

“The suspects and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for discreet investigation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”