Kidnap victim escapes and helps police arrest suspect in Ondo
A suspected kidnapper has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command after his intended victim fought back and escaped. The victim, whose name was not disclosed, managed to injure one of the abductors during the incident. According to DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the police acted quickly on the information provided by the victim, leading to the arrest. The case is currently being investigated by the anti-kidnapping unit.
What happened
- Ahmadu reported to the Isua Division that two young men went to Ipesi Akoko for cattle rearing, but only one returned.
- The police launched an intelligence-driven operation and successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
- The victim said he was abducted at night by three men and injured one of them on the head while resisting.
- Police apprehended a suspect with a visible head injury at Obasanjo Motor Park, Isua, based on the victim’s information.
- The suspect confessed to being part of the kidnapping gang and was identified by the victim; he will be charged in court after the investigation.
