Five suspected kidnappers in Ondo State were apprehended after their victims managed to escape while the criminals dozed off. The victims, including a pastor’s wife and two others, evaded captivity when the kidnappers fell asleep during transit, purportedly due to the effects of hard drugs they had ingested.
Identified as Garuba Mumuni (27), Yusuf Tale (21), Kabiru Muhammed (16), Shaibu Umar, and Adamu Mohammed (22), the suspects were swiftly apprehended by officers from the Ofosu Division following the victims’ identification of one of them.
According to police reports, the abduction occurred in various locations, including a church where the pastor’s wife and a member were seized, and a farm where another victim was taken while collecting snails. Remarkably, all three managed to escape from their captors on separate occasions, capitalizing on the kidnappers’ incapacitation.
“On May 1, 2024, five of the six suspected kidnappers were apprehended by our officers based on intelligence gathered,” stated police authorities. “The victims positively identified the arrested individuals as members of the gang responsible for their abduction.”
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The incident sheds light on the dangers posed by criminal activities in the region, prompting law enforcement agencies to intensify efforts in combating such crimes. Additionally, it underscores the resilience and resourcefulness of victims who managed to outwit their captors and secure their freedom.
Prior to this incident, the Ifon Police Station had also received reports of kidnapping on March 28, 2024, where two individuals were abducted, and a woman tragically lost her life at the hands of suspected kidnappers. Such occurrences highlight the urgent need for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard communities against criminal elements.
