Police Rescue Suspected Kidnapper From Mob in Ilorin

• The police says the man was rescued from a violent mob who had accused him of attempted kidnap
• The police command reiterated its stance against mob action and jungle justice.
• “Such acts are not only unlawful but can also result in the miscarriage of justice.”

The Kwara State Police Command announced that they successfully intervened in a mob lynching incident involving a suspected child kidnapper in Ilorin, the state capital, on Friday.

Eko Hot  Blog reports that in a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command confirmed that an unidentified adult male had been apprehended in connection with child kidnapping allegations.

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According to the statement, “The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating in the media space of a young man who was accused and apprehended for child kidnapping in Ilorin.

“The command wishes to inform members of the public that on Friday, 16th May, 2025, at about 1900hrs, operatives of the Kwara State Police Command apprehended an adult male (name unknown) accused of child kidnapping in Ilorin.

“The suspect, who claimed he is from Osun State, was apprehended by a joint patrol team of police operatives and community vigilante members during a routine operation.

“He was rescued from a violent mob who had accused him of attempted kidnap of a child and were on the verge of executing jungle justice.

“The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to ascertain the facts surrounding the allegations and identify other individuals who may be connected to this incident.

“The complainant(s) involved are yet to report at command headquarters to provide more information to aid police detectives in unraveling this incident.”

The command reiterated its stance against mob action and jungle justice.

“Such acts are not only unlawful but can also result in the miscarriage of justice.

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“Members of the public are strongly advised to report all suspicious activities to the nearest police station rather than resort to self-help or violence,” it said.

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