The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough in its sustained, continuous offensive against kidnapping, with the arrest of six suspected kidnappers and the recovery of firearms following a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in Baruten Local Government Area.

This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the State Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi.

She said: “On 23rd April 2026 at about 0030hrs, a case of kidnapping involving one Isaq J. ‘M’ of Boriya Village via Okuta was reported at the station. The suspects had demanded a ransom of Fifty Million Naira ( 50,000,000).

Upon receipt of the report, the Command immediately activated a coordinated manhunt, mounting sustained operating pressure on the criminal elements, which led to the eventual release of the victim.

“Subsequently, on 30th April 2026 at about 2015hrs, one Mohammed Shede ‘M’ of Boriya Village was arrested in connection with the crime.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to providing actionable intelligence to members of the gang identified as “Smalley” and “Borugujo which facilitated the tracking and abduction of the victim at his farm.

“Further investigations led to the arrest of additional suspects, namely Abubakar Aliu ‘M’ (identified as the gang’s armourer), Abu Sonkpia ‘M’, Saliu Yakubu ‘M’, and Sanni Sakariyau ‘M’, all of Boriya village. The suspects confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping as well as an armed robbery attack on one Muhammed Manu of the same community.