Police detain two in Ilorin over kidnapping and arms recovery
Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara State. The suspects, Adamu Ibrahim and Sani Musa, were apprehended in Ilorin with arms and ammunition recovered during the operation. The police stated that the suspects are part of a kidnapping syndicate and had tried to hide their weapons with a female accomplice. The police have assured residents that efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing members of the group.
What happened
- Adamu Ibrahim and Sani Musa were arrested on May 5 at about 7:30 p.m. in Ilorin.
- The operation was led by the Intelligence Response Team following credible intelligence and surveillance.
- The suspects had allegedly handed over their weapons to a female accomplice to evade detection.
- Police recovered three AK-47 rifles, five magazines, and 143 rounds of live ammunition from a hideout.
- The suspects confessed to being part of a kidnapping syndicate, and investigations are ongoing to arrest other members.
