Ondo Police Command Arrests Suspects In Staged Self-Abduction

By Ayodele Oni

Three suspects, that planned and carried out an abduction ploy to extort money from relations, are now guests of the Ondo State Police Command.

One of the suspects, Tobi Oluwatuyi, had deliberately staged his own kidnapping in a conspiracy with Jubril Abu ‘m’, aged 20, and Segun Oluwatuyi ‘m’, aged 21.

Police record revealed that their intention was to extort a ransom of ₦1.5 million which the victim’s unsuspecting family eventually paid, believing he had been genuinely abducted.

Spokesman of the State, command, Olusola Ayanlade explained in a statement at the weekend that the  individuals involved in a case of self-kidnapping orchestrated to extort money from unsuspecting family members.

“The case began when a concerned citizen reported at the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad that some suspected kidnappers had abducted one Tobi Oluwatuyi ‘m’, aged 22, a truck driver, from the Ilu Abo area of Akure.

“Acting promptly on the report, detectives from the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad immediately commenced a meticulous investigation into the incident.

“As the inquiry progressed, preliminary findings revealed a startling twist: the supposed victim, Tobi Oluwatuyi, had deliberately staged his own kidnapping in conspiracy with Jubril Abu ‘m’, aged 20, and Segun Oluwatuyi ‘m’, aged 21.

“Their intention was to extort a ransom of ₦1,500,000, which the victim’s unsuspecting family eventually paid, believing he had been genuinely abducted.

“Building on this discovery, further investigation confirmed that the entire incident was a calculated attempt by the trio to obtain money fraudulently.

“All suspects have since confessed to their involvement in the crime, reinforcing the effectiveness of the Command’s investigative approach. They will be charged to court at the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.”

Meanwhile, another suspects, described as inter state motorcycle robbers, are helping the command in it’s investigation to unravel others behind the incident.

The command stated that individuals involved in an armed robbery incident in Ile-Oluji, has further reinforced the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property across the State.

“In the course of the robbery, Adaji Aaron (m), aged 20, alongside another accomplice armed with a cutlass, attacked and robbed one Adegbese Ademola (m) of his Boxer motorcycle.

“The victim sustained machete injuries during the attack. However, the swift and courageous intervention by members of the community enabled the pursuit and apprehension of the suspects, highlighting the importance of community vigilance in combating crime and complementing Police efforts.

“Building on this initial breakthrough, intelligence-led policing by the Command facilitated the arrest of additional suspects—Ojima David (m), aged 21, and Chukwuma Linus (m), aged 30—both confirmed members of a notorious syndicate known for stealing motorcycles and operating across state lines.

“All arrested suspects have confessed to the roles they played in the crime and will be charged to court upon the completion of the ongoing investigation.

“The stolen motorcycle has been successfully recovered, while the victim is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital.”