The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim in Isua Akoko.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the command, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, that the victim was abducted by three kidnappers when he went to Ipesi Akoko for cattle rearing.
“The Ondo State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc(+), mnips, wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of one suspected kidnapper and successful rescue of a kidnapping victim in Isua Akoko,”
“On the 10th of April, 2026, one Ahmadu reported at the Isua Division that two young men had gone to Ipesi Akoko for cattle rearing, but one of them did not return home.
“Acting on the report, the Police immediately initiated a coordinated intelligence-driven operation, which led to the successful rescue of the kidnapped victim.
“The victim narrated that he was abducted at night by three suspected kidnappers. During the incident, while trying to resist his captors, he inflicted an head injury on one of the suspects.
“Acting swiftly on credible information obtained from the victim, operatives of the Isua Division mobilized and stormed Obasanjo Motor Park, Isua, at about 0609hrs, where a suspicious individual with a visible head injury was apprehended
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being part of the kidnapping gang. The victim later positively identified the suspect, particularly noting the injury inflicted on him.
“The victim has since been taken to the hospital for medical attention, while the suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation and will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police appreciates the timely, credible, and actionable information provided by members of the public, noting that collaborative efforts remain vital in combating crime and criminality.
“He also commends the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, for his continuous support and strategic guidance, which have significantly enhanced operational effectiveness in the Command.
“The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes across Ondo State and urges residents to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and useful information.”
