Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected logistics suppliers to a kidnapping syndicate.
The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, March 16, 2026 said the the suspects, Alhassan Muhammad and Faruq Muhammad Sanni, are linked to the syndicate terrorizing Ilu-Abo community and environs.
According to the PPRO, the suspects, both residents of Sabon-Sango, Akure, were arrested on Sunday, March 15, following credible intelligence provided by a concerned member of the Ilu-Abo community.
The command spokesman stated the information indicated that one of the suspects, who operates as a commercial motorcyclist, had been assisting kidnappers in the area by procuring and delivering food items and other supplies to their hideouts.
“The Ondo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Adebowale Lawal Psc(+), mnips has recorded a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state with the arrest of two suspected collaborators linked to a kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Ilu-Abo community and surrounding areas,” the statement read.
“The suspects, identified as Alhassan Muhammad (20) and Faruq Muhammad Sanni (25), all residents of Sabon-Sango, Akure, were arrested on March 15, 2026, following credible intelligence provided by a concerned member of the Ilu-Abo community.
“The information indicated that one of the suspects, who operates as a commercial motorcyclist, had been assisting kidnappers in the area by procuring and delivering food items and other supplies to their hideouts.
“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad immediately mobilized to the location and carried out a targeted operation.
“The operation led to the successful arrest of the two suspects, while other members of the criminal syndicate fled upon sighting the approaching police operatives.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that the suspects have been playing supportive roles in sustaining the activities of the kidnappers operating within the forested areas around Ilu-Abo and neighbouring communities.
“The suspects are currently in custody and have made useful statements that are assisting the police with further investigation and facilitate the arrest of other fleeing members of the gang.
“The Command has intensified efforts to track down the remaining suspects and dismantle the entire kidnapping network responsible for the criminal activities in the area.
“The arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation.
“The Ondo State Police Command commends the vigilance, courage, and cooperation of members of the Ilu-Abo community whose timely, credible and actionable information greatly contributed to the success of the operation.
“The Commissioner of Police also expresses his profound appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC(+), NPM, for his unwavering support and invaluable guidance.
“Drawing from his wealth of experience, particularly his previous service in Ondo State, the IGP’s constant advice and strategic direction have greatly contributed to the operational successes recorded by the Command in recent days.
“The Command reiterates that community support remains a critical component in the fight against crime. Residents are therefore encouraged to continue to provide credible and actionable information to the Police and other security agencies.
“The Command assures the public that all information received will be treated with strict confidentiality.
“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and will continue to deploy strategic operations aimed at ridding the state of kidnapping, and other criminal activities.”
