Crime
NSCDC Detains 19-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper In Kwara
The suspect had previously worked for the family of the abducted victims and was tracked and arrested after the kidnappers used his phone number to contact the family.
Ilorin, Kwara State- The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has detained a 19-year-old suspected kidnapper, Abu-Umar, over his alleged involvement in the abduction of a mother and her two children.
The State Commandant of NSCDC, Umar Mohammed, disclosed this during a press briefing held on Monday in Ilorin.
According to Mohammed, Abu-Umar was implicated in the kidnapping of Isiaka Halimah and her two sons, Kabir Isiaka and Hassan Isiaka, on November 7 at Gidanrogo Area of Ajase-Ipo, Ifelodun Local Government Area.
“The suspect was part of a gang that planned and executed the abduction,” Mohammed stated, adding that the NSCDC is currently investigating the case and preparing for prosecution.
Mohammed stated, “The suspect had previously worked for the family of the abducted victims and was tracked and arrested after the kidnappers used his phone number to contact the family.
“While Halimah has been released, the two children remain in captivity,” he added.
The Commandant reaffirmed the NSCDC’s commitment to combating criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of residents in the state.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies to secure the release of the remaining children,” he said.
