Mr Shiisu said the arrests followed credible intelligence reports and subsequent raids on identified criminal hideouts.
The seven farmers kidnapped in their farmland at Itaogbolu in Akure North LGA, Ondo State, on Saturday have regained freedom.
The state police spokesperson stated that efforts were underway to rescue the victims.
Mr Ikenga said preliminary information showed that Mbonu and other gang members kidnapped and tortured their victim to death after ransom collection.
A joint security team in Katsina State has neutralised five suspected bandits and recovered their seven operational motorcycles in Wori village, Dandume Local Government Area
Mr Hundeyin said that the police would apprehend the remaining suspects and wrap up the investigation.
She said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.
Mr Abutu said that a cutlass, found with bloodstain, was recovered from the scene of the incident.
The police spokesman said the command was actively pursuing Mr Oko
Mr Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Gyoyon Grimah, has urged all the political actors and the public to adhere to the law and respect the peace accord.
