The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, identified as Mohammed Bello.

According to a statement in Ilorin on Thursday by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, the alleged suspect is also known as “Dandolo.”

The spokesperson disclosed: “The arrest was made possible following actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest.”

“Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.”

“Upon receiving the information, the command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements. A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location.”

The statement added: “The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base, FOB, in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah. The suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, in Ilorin for further investigation.

“Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-Aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara State and also to kidnapping incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.”

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, assured the public that a discreet and thorough investigation will be conducted to ensure that justice is served, asserting that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environs.

The command extended its appreciation to members of the public and security partners for their cooperation and swift action on the matter and encouraged citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime.

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