KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE EXPOSED IN KWARA AS JOINT SECURITY OPERATION NABS 3 SUSPECTS, UNCOVERS LINKS TO MULTIPLE ABDUCTIONS.

KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND.

PRESS RELEASE.

KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE EXPOSED IN KWARA AS JOINT SECURITY OPERATION NABS 3 SUSPECTS, UNCOVERS LINKS TO MULTIPLE ABDUCTIONS.

The sustained offensive against kidnapping and other violent crimes in Kwara State has recorded a significant breakthrough following an intelligence-driven joint operation involving the Police and Forest Guards, which led to the arrest of three (3) suspects and the uncovering of a suspected kidnapping network linked to several abductions within the State.

The breakthrough followed the arrest of one Aliyu Isiaka ‘m’, of Ga’a-Kpapa Village, Moro Local Government Area, on 24th October 2026, at about 1800hrs, by a team of Forest Guards led by Jebrin Adam at Okolowo, Ilorin. The suspect was intercepted while disguised in female attire, wearing a hijab and carrying a polythene bag containing assorted charms.

During interrogation, Isiaka confessed to being a member of a nine-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly led by one Juli ‘m’, of Fulani Camp, Ga’a-Kpapa, who is currently at large. He disclosed that he was recruited into the gang sometime in August 2026 and had actively participated in three kidnapping operations at Oloru, Alapa and Malete, where substantial ransom payments were collected.

Following further investigation and operational coordination, a joint team of Police personnel and Forest Guards conducted a targeted operation at the suspected kidnappers’ camp on 25th October 2026. The operation led to the arrest of two (2) additional male suspects, named Seriki and Jebrin, bringing the total number of persons apprehended to three (3). The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned in court upon conclusion.

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, psc, mnips, describes the operation as another significant step towards dismantling kidnapping networks and restoring lasting security across vulnerable communities in the State.

He reiterates that, in line with the operational directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, the Command will sustain intelligence-led operations, strengthen inter-agency collaboration and intensify the pursuit of criminal elements threatening the peace and security of Kwara State.

ESIGNED
SP ADETOUN EJIRE-ADEYEMI, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: The Commissioner of Police,
Kwara State Command.

27th October, 2026.