- 16 Arrested as Kwara Police Intensify Fight Against Kidnapping
- 98 rounds of ammunition comprising assault and AK-47 rounds alongside other live ammunition recovered
- Ojo Adekimi said the command remains determined to dismantle criminal syndicates operating in the state
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of 16 suspected criminals in a major crackdown on kidnapping and violent crime across the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released on May 2, the command said the arrests were made during coordinated operations carried out in April, targeting criminal networks in different locations.
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According to the police, items recovered include 98 rounds of ammunition comprising assault and AK-47 rounds alongside other live ammunition, locally made firearms such as a shotgun, pistol and revolver rifle, as well as a Toyota Matrix and several mobile devices.
In a separate operation, police operatives engaged suspected bandits in a gun duel during a rescue mission at Apata Aje settlement following reports that armed men attacked the community on April 28 and abducted two residents.
“During the exchange of gunfire, one suspected bandit was neutralised, while others escaped with gunshot injuries,” the statement said.
The command added that additional items recovered at the scene included live cartridges, expended ammunition, mobile phones and suspected charms believed to be used by the group.
Reacting, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the command remains determined to dismantle criminal syndicates operating in the state.
He assured residents that efforts are ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend fleeing suspects, stressing that operations will continue until those responsible are brought to justice.
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