The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered motorcycles allegedly used for criminal operations in the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, February 23, in Akure.
Jimoh said the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on February 11, 2026, following credible tracking analysis and technical intelligence.
“The tracking led to the arrest of Abubakar Sindiku, 25, and Oliver Okoh, 35, in Sabo Sango, Ado Road, and Ilado Community, respectively.
“Both suspects were apprehended in connection with an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping case within the state.
Upon arrest, their statements were duly recorded, and they are currently assisting the police with useful information,” he said.
According to the spokesperson, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects belonged to a kidnapping syndicate and allegedly used motorcycles for reconnaissance and gathering information on potential targets.
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He added that the suspects also provided logistics support, including supplying food and other operational materials to members of the syndicate.
“The motorcycles and relevant tools used in facilitating their criminal activities were recovered.
“Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate and ensure they are brought to justice,” Jimoh stated.
He said the Commissioner of Police in the state had reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
Meanwhile, residents of Eleyewo Community in Akure North Local Government Area on Saturday staged a protest over the abduction of a couple by armed men.
The victims, identified as Jamiu Olawale and his wife, were reportedly kidnapped, while another person who attempted to escape was shot. The attackers were said to have opened sporadic gunfire, forcing residents to flee.
Protesters blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway, chanting solidarity songs and demanding improved security in the area.
The incident occurred barely two days after the monarch of Agamo Community in the same local government area, Oba Kehinde Falodun, was reportedly killed by armed men.