Police arrest kidnap gang leader in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a wanted kidnap kingpin, Abdullahi Lawal, in Ikare-Akoko. The arrest was announced by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who described Lawal as the mastermind behind a major kidnapping incident. The operation followed months of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Police say Lawal has made confessional statements and will face charges in court.
What we know
- Abdullahi Lawal was arrested by police operatives in Ikare-Akoko after months of intelligence-led operations.
- He was identified as the mastermind of a kidnapping incident involving Aremu Tijani that occurred on Aug. 18, 2025, at a bush farm in the Ikare-Akoko axis.
- Three gang members were neutralised and four others arrested during an earlier police operation, but Lawal had initially escaped.
- The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, commended the operatives for their dedication and urged the public to remain vigilant.
- The police command reiterated its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding lives and property in Ondo State.
