By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Police Command has revealed that services of private trackers have been assisting the command in some of its major operations.
According to the Commissioner of Police, (CP) Willfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, the command has been working tirelessly to tackle the rising wave of crime in the state.
The commissioner, while briefing the media in Akure, at the weekend, Announces a series of successful operations that have led to the arrest of several suspects and the recovery of stolen goods.
Afolabi, disclosed that the police had to hire a private tracker to apprehend some notorious kidnappers along the airport road in Akure.
He emphasized the need for modern equipment, such as tracking devices and drone cameras, to address the security challenges in the state.
Highlighting breakthrough recorded by the command, the CP stated that “On February 13, 2025, the police arrested one Aminu at Akure garage in Ikare Akoko, which led to the apprehension of Abdullahi Abubakar, 25. Further investigation led to the arrest of Yusuf Saidu, 22, Nafiu Ibrahim, 32, Mohammed Anas, 20, and Kabiru Mohammed, 24.
“In Ipele, a woman was abducted by unknown gunmen, but the police and youths of the town mobilized and rescued her. During the rescue operation, an AK 49 rifle was recovered. One of the suspects, Yusuf Suleiman, 27, was arrested through intelligence-led policing.
“Ishaku Abdul, 40, an ex-convict, was arrested by the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad (SAKS) based on a tip-off. Abdul was suspected by his neighbors of being complicit in recent kidnappings in the area.
“The police arrested Adekunle Saheed, 48, and Gafaru Adegoke for diverting PMS meant for a filling station. Gbenga Olanrewaju, 34, a suspected cultist, was arrested for his involvement in the recent Owo cult clash.
“Dayo Oluwagbenga, 28, was arrested for stealing motorcycles and selling them in Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states.Temidayo Fadahunsi, 25, was arrested for stealing 228 android phones, 156 batteries, and 23 foreign SIM cards.”
The Commissioner of Police urged the public to provide specific information about the equipment needed to assist the police in tackling crime.
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