A suspected kidnapper has been arrested in Isua Akoko, headquarters of the Akoko South-East Native Authorities Space in Ondo after a sufferer’s courageous resistance throughout abduction left the suspect with a telltale damage that in the end led to his seize.
The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday mentioned the suspect was apprehended after the sufferer, who was kidnapped at night time, fought again and inflicted a head damage on one in every of his captors, an act that later proved essential in monitoring down the suspect.
In keeping with the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, the incident started on April 10, 2026, when a resident, recognized as Ahmadu, reported on the Isua Divisional Headquarters that two younger males had gone to Ipesi Akoko for cattle rearing however one did not return dwelling.
“Appearing on the report, the Police instantly initiated a coordinated intelligence-driven operation, which led to the profitable rescue of the kidnapped sufferer,” Jimoh said.
Recounting his ordeal, the sufferer advised police he was kidnapped at night time by three armed males and in a determined try to flee, he resisted his captors and struck one in every of them, leaving him with a noticeable head damage.
“Whereas attempting to withstand his captors, he inflicted a head damage on one of many suspects,” the police spokesperson disclosed.
Armed with this info, police operatives launched a focused search and, appearing on credible intelligence, stormed Obasanjo Motor Park in Isua at about 6:09 a.m., the place they noticed and arrested a suspicious particular person bearing a visual damage in line with the sufferer’s account.
“Throughout interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a part of the kidnapping gang. The sufferer later positively recognized the suspect, notably noting the damage inflicted on him,” Jimoh added.
The rescued sufferer has since been taken to a hospital for medical consideration, whereas the suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for additional investigation.
The PPRO confirmed that he can be charged to courtroom upon conclusion of investigations, commending residents for offering well timed and actionable info, including that public cooperation stays important in combating crime.
Fidelis David
Times Nigeria