The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects in the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode, with preliminary investigations linking them to a kidnapping and murder incident in the Okada area of Edo State.
The Command said the breakthrough followed intelligence-led operations carried out by its Anti-Kidnapping Unit, building on earlier arrests made by operatives of the Nigeria Forest Security Service. The suspects were identified as Gafaru Adamu, 25, and Muhammed Sanni, 20.
According to the police, further investigation revealed that the suspects are wanted in connection with an ongoing kidnapping and murder case involving two hostages in Edo State. Intelligence also suggests they may be part of a seven-man syndicate allegedly responsible for the crime.
During the operation, officers recovered a pair of police camouflage uniform and three mobile phones from the suspects. The items have been documented and retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
The command stated that since the alleged offences occurred outside Ogun State, the suspects and recovered exhibits will be transferred to the Edo State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution, in line with inter-state policing procedures.
Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, praised the operatives for what he described as a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation, noting that the arrests reflect the command’s commitment to tackling criminal networks operating across state lines.
He reaffirmed that the Ogun Police Command will continue to strengthen intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration to prevent criminals from using the state as a safe haven or transit route.
The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies, assuring that such cooperation remains vital in the fight against kidnapping and violent crime.
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