“The suspect that led the group that carried out the attack, one Ganiyu, who was also seriously injured was arrested.”
The protesters made bonfires on Oloje road, disrupting traffic flow.
“Meanwhile, an aggressive manhunt for the culprit(s) has commenced as ordered by the commissioner of police.”
Police operatives said that the kidnappers were known for abducting and sometimes killing their victims.
Mr Zarma was said to be kidnapped on his farm located at Oke Jia, Egbejila town in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
The gunmen had wanted to abduct an hotel owner but he escaped.
The police said they recovered assorted weapons used by the suspects in the kidnap.
