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Afolabi, who said that the arrest followed the intelligence gathering and used technical support, explained that those arrested were aged between 20 and 40 years.
The Ondo state police command have apprehended seven individuals suspected of kidnapping and rescued a victim between February 13 and 15.
Mr. Wilfred Afolabi, Commissioner of Police, disclosed this information while addressing journalists in Akure.
Afolabi attributed the arrests to effective intelligence gathering and strategic technical support, revealing that the suspects' ages ranged from 20 to 40.
One suspect, Aminu, was apprehended on February 13 at Akure garage in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area.
"This led to the arrest of another 25-year-old man, Abdullah Abubakar."
"Four other suspects were arrested by the tactical team who had been on their trail between Feb. 14 and 15."
"Those arrested are Yusuf Saidu 'm' 22, Nafiu Ibrahim 'm' 32, Mohammed Anas 'm' 20, and Kabiru Mohammed 'm' 24."
"In Ipele, Owo Local Government, a woman was abducted by unknown gunmen in her house."
"The police and youths of the town mobilised and immediately trailed the footpaths of the suspects."
"Their effort yielded positive results as they were able to rescue the woman and recover an AK 49 rifle at the scene."
"Subsequently, through intelligence-led policing, one of the suspects, Yusuf Suleiman 'm' aged 27 years, was arrested," he said.
Afolabi further explained that a 40-year-old ex-convict, Ishaku Abdul, was arrested by the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad (SAKS) based on a tip-off.
According to the CP, the ex-convict was recently released from the correctional centre, but neighbours suspected him of being complicit in recent criminal activities.
"The ex-convict was arrested at Aladura camp Oke-Oge, Osi, the area where recent kidnappings occurred."
"Meanwhile, all these suspects have been on the police wanted list," Afolabi said.
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