Ondo: Police Command Discovers Kidnappers’ Torture Pit, Arrests Two

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspects  in Epinmi Akoko, following a coordinated operation by the Police and local security operatives.

The operation also led to the discovery of a suspected torture pit and a cache of dangerous weapons being used by kidnappers.

Command spokesman, Ayankade Olushola, in a statement on Thursday, explained that “Sequel to credible intelligence received at about 0030hrs on 18th June, 2025, operatives of the Epinmi Vigilante Group apprehended one Arohunmolase Idowu (25 years), of No.14 Araromi Isalu Quarters, Epinmi Akoko.

“The suspect was found loitering suspiciously at odd hours and was unable to give a satisfactory account of his movement.

“Upon receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Isua promptly mobilized a joint team comprising Police operatives and personnel from sister security agencies.

“Acting on information obtained during preliminary interrogation, the team arrested another suspect, Bada Tosin (26 years), also of Epinmi Akoko.

“The suspects subsequently led the operatives to a secluded building in the bush. Upon searching the premises, the following items were recovered:

Two locally-made dane guns, Assorted charms, Four cutlasses, Four axes and Other dangerous weapons.

“A particularly disturbing discovery was a deep pit located inside the building, strongly suspected to have been used to confine kidnapped victims.

“The suspects and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for discreet investigation. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”