Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspected kidnappers allegedly terrorising residents of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed the arrest in a statement yesterday. He said the command recorded a significant operational breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state.

Abayomi noted that the development reaffirmed the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property through proactive and intelligence-driven crime prevention strategies.

He said: “The operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on February 11, 2026, acted on credible tracking analysis and technical intelligence, leading to the arrest of Abubakar Sindiku (M), 25 years, and Oliver Okoh (M), 35 years in Sabo Sango, Ado Road and Ilado Community respectively. The suspects were apprehended in connection with an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping case within the state.

Upon arrest, their statements were duly recorded, and they are currently assisting the Police
with useful information.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects belong to a kidnapping syndicate. They reportedly used their motorcycles for reconnaissance, gathering information about potential targets and providing logistics support, including supplying food and other
operational accessories to members of the syndicate.”

He added that the motorcycles allegedly used for the operation, as well as other tools used in facilitating the criminal activities, were recovered.

The command said investigations were ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.