The Police command in Ondo State has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered dangerous weapons in Epinmi Akoko, Akoko South East local government area of the state.
DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure.
Ayanlade explained that one of the suspected kidnappers, Arohunmolase Idowu, a 25 year-old, was apprehended by operatives of the vigilance group in Epinmi on June 18, following credible intelligence.
He said that Idowu, who lived at No. 14 Araromi Isalu Quarters in Epinmi Akoko, was found loitering suspiciously at odd hours and was unable to give a satisfactory account of his movements.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Isua, promptly mobilised a joint team comprising police operatives and personnel from sister security agencies.
“Acting on information obtained during preliminary interrogation, the team arrested another suspect, Bada Tosin (26 years), also of Epinmi Akoko.
“The suspects, subsequently, led the operatives to a secluded building in the bush. Upon searching the premises, two locally-made dane guns, assorted charms, four cutlasses, four axes and other dangerous weapons were recovered.
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“A particularly disturbing discovery was a deep pit located inside the building strongly suspected to have been used to confine kidnapped victims.
“The suspects and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the anti-kidnapping unit for discreet investigation.
“Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” he said.
Source: NAN
