Kwara State Police Command has revealed that it has rescued an abducted victim, Sule Saidu, who was allegedly kidnapped from Ahuro Fulani Camp in the state’s Ifelodun Local Government Area on Friday.
The police, in a statement made on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Victor Olaiya, and signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, released to newsmen on Monday, alleged that they arrested two key suspects and recovered arms during a Saturday operation.
Saidu was abducted about 11 p.m. on Friday in the Fulani camp by five gun-wielding men, said the police report.
The police added that upon being informed of the incidence, they initiated a joint rescue operation with other security agents, including police detectives, hunters, and vigilante groups on the Babanla/Oreke axis.
It also informed that the operation saw the rescue of the victim, killing of one of the bandits, and arrest of two others with a gun and charms recovered from them.
“On March 1, 2025, at about 07:06 hours, the command received an intelligence report on the abduction of Sule Saidu ‘M’ of Ahuro Fulani Camp which occurred on February 28, 2025, at about 22:00 hours by five armed men. A joint security team, including police detectives, hunters, and vigilantes, launched a rescue operation.
“The gang was intercepted along the Babanla/Oreke axis, where they engaged operatives in a gun duel. One abductor was neutralised, two were arrested, named Ibrahim Shehu 40 years old and Mohammad Lawal 25 years old; while the remaining two escaped with gunshot wounds.
“One AK-47 rifle and criminal charms were recovered. The injured suspects who were later apprehended succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital.
“The Kwara State Police Command commends the bravery and swift response of its officers, as well as the dedication of the local hunters and vigilante group who played a crucial role in the operation. Their collective efforts continue to enhance security and ensure the safety of residents,” the statement said.
