3 suspected kidnappers arrested by Police in Ekiti

The Police in Ekiti has arrested three suspected kidnappers in a forest at Ijan-Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, stated in Ado-Ekiti on Monday that those arrested are Abdullahi Musa 38, Abdullahi Ali 25 and Abdullahi Suleiman, 19.

He said the feat was part of the police’s renewed efforts to rid Ekiti of kidnappers and other criminals.

Abutu stated that operatives, in collaboration with vigilantes, trailed and arrested the three suspected kidnappers in a deep forest in the town.

The PPRO added that the suspects confessed to having engaged in a series of kidnaps in Ekiti.

“They mentioned two of such kidnaps at Ikere-Ekiti and said they had seven members, four of whom are still at large. Efforts are ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the syndicate,’’ Abutu stated. (NAN)