Police arrest suspected kidnappers’ logistics suppliers in Ondo
The police command in Ondo says it has arrested two suspected kidnap logistics suppliers linked to a syndicate terrorising Ilu-Abo community and surrounding areas in Akure North LGA.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Monday, said the suspects were identified as Alhassan Muhammad (20) and Faruq Muhammad Sanni (25), residents of Sabon-Sango, Akure.
Mr Jimoh explained that the suspects were arrested on Sunday following information provided by a concerned member of the Ilu-Abo community.
He said that the information indicated that one of the suspects, a commercial motorcyclist, had been assisting kidnappers in the area by procuring and delivering food items and other supplies to their hideouts.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that the suspects have been playing supportive roles in sustaining the activities of the kidnappers operating within the forested areas around Ilu-Abo and neighbouring communities.
“The suspects are currently in custody and have made useful statements that are assisting the police with further investigation and facilitating the arrest of other fleeing members of the gang.
“They will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations. The command has intensified efforts to track down the remaining suspects and dismantle the entire kidnapping network responsible for the criminal activities in the area,” he said.
(NAN)
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