| TimeManager(m): 5:08pm On Mar 18 |
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its efforts to tackle the growing threat of kidnapping in the state, recording significant breakthroughs in recent operations that led to the arrest of several suspects and their collaborators.
In recent months, residents of Ondo State have faced increased cases of abduction, with kidnappers demanding huge ransoms from victims’ families. This disturbing trend prompted the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, to launch strategic operations aimed at dismantling the criminal networks responsible.
Briefing journalists on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed that the command’s persistence paid off with the arrest of 21-year-old Abdullahi Mallam Bala, a suspected member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating around the state capital.
Bala was intercepted in a forested area but could not provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence there. Upon investigation, it was revealed that he was actively working with other of a well-organized syndicate, including two men identified as Ibrahim Dan and Alahu Umar.
Afolabi noted that Umar had previously been arrested earlier in the year for his role in several kidnapping cases and is currently in custody, reinforcing the pattern of re-emerging criminal collaborations in the region.
The police operation also led to the arrest of Kolawole Sunday, 39, a commercial motorcyclist. During interrogation, Kolawole confessed to providing critical to the kidnappers. He itted to serving as a food supplier and informant, monitoring movements and tipping off the syndicate.
Building on this momentum, the police intensified their investigation, leading to the arrest of two more suspects — Umar Abubakar Sanda and Yusuf Almanac. Sanda, during questioning, confessed that his primary role was to guide kidnapped victims through the forest, ensuring their captivity.
Further intelligence gathering exposed the involvement of another commercial motorcyclist, Lekan Temitope, popularly known as Legelege. Temitope’s role, according to the police, involved transporting supplies, including food items, to the kidnappers in their hideouts while also assisting with their movement.
The police command’s operations culminated in a major raid on March 14, 2025, when officers, ed by local vigilantes and hunters, stormed a bushy area in Ipele.
Two more suspects, 45-year-old Rilwan Saliku and 19-year-old Umar Isyaku, were arrested during the operation. A search revealed ₦3.5 million in Saliku’s possession, which he claimed was proceeds from his Point of Sale (POS) business.
However, the police are investigating the source of the funds due to suspected links to ransom payments.
While addressing the press, Afolabi assured the public that the police remain resolute in their commitment to rooting out criminal elements in the state. He reiterated the command’s readiness to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Afolabi also commended the Inspector-General of Police for equipping the command with modern gadgets and resources, which have significantly boosted the effectiveness of their operations.
“These arrests send a clear message to criminal elements that Ondo State will not be a safe haven for kidnappers and their sponsors. Our t efforts with other security agencies, local vigilantes, and hunters will continue until the state is free from these threats,” he stated.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely information to aid ongoing operations.
https://thenationonlineng.net/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-with-n3-6m-cash/
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| TimeManager(m): 5:12pm On Mar 18 |
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Very unfortunate that Indigenes are collaborating with these killer herdsmen in wrecking havocs to their own people. As it is in the North, so it is in the East, West and the South. These marauders cannot succeed in their Kidnapping activities without an insider/saboteur, an efulefu. Wicked people dey o.
-Kiss the truth!
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| Welcum: 5:13pm On Mar 18 |
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This is one area Tinubu is better than Buhari. It's not all negative. Kudos to the police.
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| educatedfool: 8:49pm On Mar 18 |
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Dis one don lose his okada job
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| Emeritus001(m): 8:50pm On Mar 18 |
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The country is going downward.
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| Risingblue008(m): 8:58pm On Mar 18 |
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Hdud
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| Twizzy30(m): 8:59pm On Mar 18 |
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This is why they say most crimes are local. Bastard indigenes
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| Chibuzoripob: 9:01pm On Mar 18 |
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| Damseldammie(f): 9:08pm On Mar 18 |
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Legelege ❕❕
Nitori Olóun
🤔
Ki lo de to padi apo po pelu àwon omo weri wenu yiii 😭
Iku ti pa e bo sé wa yen
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| numericalguy(m): 9:15pm On Mar 18 |
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Kudos to President Tinubu
God bless the Police
God bless Nigeria
May God destroy IP0B terrorists, Boko haram, bandits and all other enemies of Nigeria
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| Timagex(m): 9:16pm On Mar 18 |
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This news further buttresses the fact that, terrorists and kidnappers in the country are getting help from highly placed people.
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| Achor1111(m): 9:38pm On Mar 18 |
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Kolawole, Ronu miscreants has scored own goal
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| okeke6969: 9:55pm On Mar 18 |
TimeManager:
Very unfortunate that Indigenes are collaborating with these killer herdsmen in wrecking havocs to their own people. As it is in the North, so it is in the East, West and the South. These marauders cannot succeed in their Kidnapping activities without an insider/saboteur, an efulefu. Wicked people dey o.
Brother selling out his kinsman out to kidnappers. This is serious. Just because of money he will be paid.
Judas is a learner.
-Kiss the truth!
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| TreasureJunky: 9:57pm On Mar 18 |
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I'm sure helinus is one of them
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| ARISHEM: 10:20pm On Mar 18 |
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Why is the government scared of g and executing the death penalty on kidnappers
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| Tominix(m): 10:35pm On Mar 18 |
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Good for him
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| faith147(m): 10:53pm On Mar 18 |
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| faith147(m): 10:55pm On Mar 18 |
Na business for some of them
ARISHEM:
Why is the government scared of g and executing the death penalty on kidnappers
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| DMCY: 11:04pm On Mar 18 |
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| Mvnster: 11:12pm On Mar 18 |
Timagex:
This news further buttresses the fact that, terrorists and kidnappers in the country are getting help from highly placed people.
... But okada riders and pos vendors are not highly placed people. 
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| Killerofpigs: 11:30pm On Mar 18 |
Yoruba land actively ing KILLER herdsmen. It's authentic ooooo!!!
Slaves are absolutely loyal to their Masters.Where are the so called Men of God?
IGBOs know your Enemies..Nuff Said
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| Riskymarvelous(m): 12:37am On Mar 19 |
Welcum:
This is one area Tinubu is better than Buhari. It's not all negative. Kudos to the police.
so nahh Tinubu wore police uniform to arrest them right? Some people go just open mouth like rat
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| alezzy13: 1:23am On Mar 19 |
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Very commendable by the police. This is was great investigative work.
The rate of kidnapping was becoming something else in Ondo.
However like some noted, the real Evans-type sponsors (eg arms suppliers) are likely still out there as I very much doubt it's just these okada riders. Police should ensure the gang are apprehended.
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| Sensiblerealist(m): 3:46am On Mar 19 |
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These kind of guys should be beheaded. Bringing in marauders to destroy your communities just for crumbs
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| CooldipoMPS: 4:25am On Mar 19 |
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| adecz: 5:59am On Mar 19 |
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Amotekun are more interested in
going to maintain law and order in
owambés than tackling the menace
of the Fulani who are now getting bolder
in the SW region...
Then, as usual, just like Afffonja, Yoruba
men will always hands with the
enemies of their people for pecuniary
gains..
Na wah..🤔
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| Konquest: 7:39am On Mar 19 |
TimeManager:
The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its efforts to tackle the growing threat of kidnapping in the state, recording significant breakthroughs in recent operations that led to the arrest of several suspects and their collaborators.
In recent months, residents of Ondo State have faced increased cases of abduction, with kidnappers demanding huge ransoms from victims’ families. This disturbing trend prompted the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, to launch strategic operations aimed at dismantling the criminal networks responsible.
Briefing journalists on Monday, the Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed that the command’s persistence paid off with the arrest of 21-year-old Abdullahi Mallam Bala, a suspected member of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating around the state capital.
Bala was intercepted in a forested area but could not provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence there. Upon investigation, it was revealed that he was actively working with other of a well-organized syndicate, including two men identified as Ibrahim Dan and Alahu Umar.
Afolabi noted that Umar had previously been arrested earlier in the year for his role in several kidnapping cases and is currently in custody, reinforcing the pattern of re-emerging criminal collaborations in the region.
The police operation also led to the arrest of Kolawole Sunday, 39, a commercial motorcyclist. During interrogation, Kolawole confessed to providing critical to the kidnappers. He itted to serving as a food supplier and informant, monitoring movements and tipping off the syndicate.
Building on this momentum, the police intensified their investigation, leading to the arrest of two more suspects — Umar Abubakar Sanda and Yusuf Almanac. Sanda, during questioning, confessed that his primary role was to guide kidnapped victims through the forest, ensuring their captivity.
Further intelligence gathering exposed the involvement of another commercial motorcyclist, Lekan Temitope, popularly known as Legelege. Temitope’s role, according to the police, involved transporting supplies, including food items, to the kidnappers in their hideouts while also assisting with their movement.
The police command’s operations culminated in a major raid on March 14, 2025, when officers, ed by local vigilantes and hunters, stormed a bushy area in Ipele.
Two more suspects, 45-year-old Rilwan Saliku and 19-year-old Umar Isyaku, were arrested during the operation. A search revealed ₦3.5 million in Saliku’s possession, which he claimed was proceeds from his Point of Sale (POS) business.
However, the police are investigating the source of the funds due to suspected links to ransom payments.
While addressing the press, Afolabi assured the public that the police remain resolute in their commitment to rooting out criminal elements in the state. He reiterated the command’s readiness to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Afolabi also commended the Inspector-General of Police for equipping the command with modern gadgets and resources, which have significantly boosted the effectiveness of their operations.
“These arrests send a clear message to criminal elements that Ondo State will not be a safe haven for kidnappers and their sponsors. Our t efforts with other security agencies, local vigilantes, and hunters will continue until the state is free from these threats,” he stated.
Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely information to aid ongoing operations.
https://thenationonlineng.net/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-with-n3-6m-cash/
These criminals have to be taken down permanently. How do foreign investors go to Nigeria (and even Nigerians in the Diaspora) to invest when dark-minded imbeciles such as these kidnap and murder hardworking folks!
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| muyico(m): 8:15am On Mar 19 |
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How true is this news? If u blived dem, u re on Ur own
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| Kazeem47(m): 12:34pm On Mar 19 |
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Most times criminals use indigenes of the area they want to operate on to get accurate info and supplies etc.Same thing with Boko Haram,Bandits and kidnappers.Some of those kidnappings are done by even close relatives.
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