By Omolade Adegbuyi
The Police have arrested a notorious kingpin operating in Kogi, Kwara and Ekiti States.
In a statement made available to Irohinoodua, the Kwara State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya said it has successfully arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello.
He is also known as “DANDOLO”. The arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest.
The statement signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State. 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,” the police said.
The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah.
“The suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Ilorin for further investigation. 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,” the police said.
The CP assured 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. We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime.
