Ondo Police Command Arrests Suspected Kidnapper At PoS Centre

By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper while he was  trying to withdraw money collected as ransom at a Point if Sales, (PoS).

The suspect, Godspower Cletus ‘m’, allegedly unlawfully invaded the residence of Mrs. Farimoyo Endurance ‘f’ of Odudu Community, Akure, where he allegedly robbed her of her Android phone and ATM card while armed with a gun.

Command spokesman, Olusola Ayanlade explained that “During the incident, he threatened the victim and compelled her to call her husband, through which he demanded a ransom of Five Million Naira (#5,000,000.00).

“Under duress, the husband transferred One Million Naira (#1,000,000.00) to the victim’s Opay account.

“Upon confirming receipt of the payment, the suspect fled the scene, believing he had successfully carried out his criminal plan.

“However, through diligent intelligence gathering and proactive policing, detectives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad were able to track the suspect.

“Their efforts culminated in the arrest of Godspower Cletus ‘m’ at a POS point while attempting to withdraw the ransom money.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime, and investigations are ongoing to determine if he has accomplices or links to similar criminal activities within the state.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, has commended the swift and professional response of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad.

“He emphasized that their prompt action reflects the Command’s strengthened operational capability and commitment to proactive crime prevention.”

In another operation, the Command arrested three suspects in connection with alleged cattle rustling at Okeigbo.

According to report,  one Abdullahi of Okeigbo reported that some armed men stormed his cattle ranch in a commando-like manner and rustled his cattle.

“In their attempt to prevent the criminals from escaping, he and his son were brutally macheted by the attackers, prompting an immediate call for police intervention.

“Operatives of the Command swiftly swung into action, deploying intelligence-led policing, quick tactical response, and the effective use of available technology to pursue the fleeing suspects.

“This coordinated effort resulted in the recovery of the rustled cattle, the arrest of three suspects — Bello Abdullahi ‘m’ 61 yrs, Lawal Bello ‘m’ 62 yrs, and Segun Bamidele ‘m’ 45 yrs — as well as the recovery of the vehicle used during the operation.”