The Ogun State Police Command has paraded two suspects believed to be connected to a kidnapping and murder case in the Okada area of Edo State.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi disclosed in a statement that the suspects were apprehended at the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State.
"Further to the press release issued on June 4, 2026, regarding the apprehension of two male suspects by personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service and the commencement of investigations into their activities, the Command wishes to update members of the public on significant developments arising from intelligence-driven inquiries conducted by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
"Following extensive profiling and investigation, the suspects were identified as Gafaru Adamu, ‘m’, aged 25, and Muhammed Sanni, ‘m’, aged 20. Preliminary findings revealed that the suspects are wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into a kidnapping and murder case reported in the Okada area of Edo State," the PPRO disclosed.
Babaseyi added that further intelligence gathered by the Command indicates that the suspects are alleged members of a seven-man kidnapping syndicate linked to the incident under investigation.
He stressed that operatives recovered one pair of Police camouflage uniform and three mobile phones from the suspects during the course of the investigation.
"The exhibits have been properly documented and taken into custody to aid further investigation," he said.
While noting that the alleged offences under investigation occurred outside Ogun State, the Command stated that in line with established inter-state policing procedures and existing collaboration among State Police Commands, the suspects and all recovered exhibits will be transferred to the Edo State Police Command, which has primary jurisdiction over the matter, for further investigation and other necessary legal processes.
Meanwhike, the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the professionalism, diligence, and intelligence-gathering capabilities of the operatives whose swift actions led to the identification of the suspects and the recovery of critical exhibits.
The CP reiterated the Command's resolute determination to prevent criminal elements from using Ogun State as a hideout or transit point for unlawful activities.
He further assured residents that the Command will continue to deploy intelligence-led strategies, proactive policing measures, and strategic inter-state collaboration to strengthen public safety and security across the state.
The Command further urged the public to remain vigilant and continue providing timely and credible information that will assist law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime and criminality.
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