Suspected Notorious Kidnapper Arrested In Kwara

Suspected notorious kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as Dandolo has been successfully arrested by the Kwara State Police Command in Nigeria.

Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi on Thursday hinted the public in a press statement.

According to the statement, the arrest followed an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest.

Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.

The statement notes that upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements.

“A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location” Ejire-Adeyemi said.

“This operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah”

Meanwhile, the suspect is said to have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Ilorin for further investigation.

The statement maintains that Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara state; and also kidnap incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan express way.

It says the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya assures the public that a discreet and thorough investigation will be conducted to ensure that justice is served.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environs”

“The Command extends its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter”

It however encourages the citizens to continue providing timely information that can assist the police in combating crime.