The operatives of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a suspected 19-year-old kidnapper, Abu-Umar, in the state.
The Kwara NSCDC Commandant, Umar Mohammed, disclosed this in Ilorin, the state capital, on Monday, December 2, 2024.
Mohammed said the suspected 19-year-old kidnapper allegedly planned the abduction of a mother and her two children.
He said: “The suspect was involved in the abduction of a mother, Isiaka Halimah, and her two sons, Kabir Isiaka and Hassan Isiaka, on November 7, at Gidanrogo Area of Ajase-Ipo, in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
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“He 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 are still in captivity.”
The NSCDC Commandant reiterated the corps’ commitment to combating criminal activities and ensuring residents’ safety and security.
“We are working with other security agencies to see how the remaining children will be released,” he added.
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