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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper After Akure Chase

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6 months ago

May 7, 2026

Akure kidnap suspect arrest follows dramatic police chase that led to the rescue of an abducted victim in Ondo State

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Adegbenro Adeola, following a dramatic chase that resulted in the rescue of an abducted victim in Akure.

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The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, describing the suspect as a member of a gang allegedly terrorising parts of the state capital.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, when police operatives on routine patrol along the Oba-Ile area received intelligence regarding a distress situation involving a man inside a moving vehicle.

The officers reportedly intercepted a red Toyota Camry after hearing cries for help from inside the car.

“Upon receipt of the report, the operatives swiftly mobilised and pursued the suspected vehicle,” the statement read.

During the high-speed pursuit, members of the gang allegedly pushed the victim out of the moving vehicle in an attempt to evade arrest.

The police team, however, continued the operation and successfully apprehended Adegbenro Adeola, while other suspects escaped from the scene.

Authorities also recovered the vehicle allegedly used during the operation.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the rescued victim, identified as Kayode Alaba, had earlier been abducted from his residence along Irese Road in Akure before the intervention by security operatives.

Abayomi Jimoh confirmed that the victim has since been rescued and is currently receiving medical attention.

The Akure kidnap suspect arrest has also yielded fresh leads, with the police saying the suspect provided useful information to support ongoing investigations into the gang’s activities.

The case has been transferred to the Violent Crime Response Unit in Akure for further investigation and efforts to apprehend fleeing accomplices.

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The police command urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing credible information that could assist security agencies in combating crime across the state.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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1 day ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.