Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Oyo

Metro Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Oyo Published on April 5, 2026 By Musliudeen Adebayo googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Oyo State Police command has revealed that it has arrested a notorious kidnapper. The command made this revelation in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. Ayanlade in the statement noted that the command also recovered some exhibits from the suspect. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said a joint team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer, Ikoyi-Ile Division, arrested the suspect identified as Muhammadu Abubakar, who also was in possession of some exhibits. He said “The operation culminated in the arrest of one of the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Abubakar (male), from whom an AK-47 rifle with breach number 6628/2274, six rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and three live cartridges were recovered. The suspect’s arrest represents a significant breakthrough in curbing violent crimes in the State”. Don't Miss Boko Haram attack on vigilante camp leaves one dead in Yobe You may like Easter: Anambra police worried over masked operatives protecting VIPs, warn of risks Police arrest two over shop burglary in Bauchi Oyo fire agency recovers one body, rescues nine persons in Ibadan Borno: Police confirm killing of four personnel in Boko Haram, ISWAP attack Police neutralise suspected Lakurawa bandit, recover 33 rustled livestock in Kebbi Police repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks in Borno

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