Kwara State Police Command has said that it neutralized one kidnapping suspect, arrested two others and rescued victims who were abducted at Alo village, Ifelodun Local Government of the state.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.
He explained that the incident occurred on the night of February 24, 2024, at about 0030hrs, when a gang of suspected kidnappers carried out a brazen attack on the camp of Alhaji Taofio Fulani in Alo Village, Ifelodun LGA.
“During the attack, three persons were abducted and taken to an unknown destination.
“Swift response by police operatives and vigilantes resulted in a coordinated search operation in the surrounding bush.
“As a result, one Babangida Soliu ‘M’ narrowly escaped from the kidnappers, while two victims, Halimat Umaru ‘F’ and Husseinat Isiaka ‘F’ both aged 20 years were successfully rescued unharmed.
“They have since been re-united with their families.”
The statement added that “in further pursuit of the kidnappers and the ensuing gun duel, one of the perpetrators, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was neutralized.
“Additionally, two suspects, Saidu Soliu and Soliu Abass, sustained serious injuries and were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment.”
In the statement, the police spokesperson added that, “Five suspects were apprehended in connection with the incident and identified as Ibrahim Muazu (30 years old), Asimu Salisu (25 years old), Aminu Alaka (25 years old), Aminu Temino (20 years old) and Zakariyau Suleiman (20 years old).
Items recovered from the suspects, according to statement, included two fabricated locally made guns, twelve 7.62mm AK47 live ammunition, eight expended 7.62mm AK47 ammunition, one empty magazine, one cutlass and several plugs.
