NSCDC Apprehends Four Suspected Kidnappers Following N6.2 Million Ransom Payment

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully arrested four suspected kidnappers believed to be behind the terror in Owo, Ondo State.

The suspects were apprehended at Abusoro camp in the Ipele forest reserve in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

NSCDC identified the suspects as Isiaku Jubril (37), Nura Idris (30), Mohammed Sulieman (50), and Dairu Abdullahi (25).

According to a statement by the State Public Relations Officer, Daniel Aidamenbor, the suspects were nabbed by a combined team of crack squad from the command.

One of the suspects, Dairu from Kogi State, was arrested at Eti Ose river forest after a heavy gun duel with the operatives of the corps.

It was revealed that Dairu was one of the kidnappers who collected a ransom of N6.2 million.

The remaining three suspected kidnappers were arrested when attempting to kidnap their victim at the Ipele forest reserve.

In addition to the four suspects, the corps also apprehended one Jim Uyobon, 30, who was into cultivation of marijuana in the forest and served as an informant to the suspected kidnappers.

The NSCDC recovered several exhibits from the suspects, including two local guns, three cutlasses, four mobile phones, one mobile card, four voter’s cards, one ATM card, one TVS motorcycle, several bullet pallets, and one NYSC uniform.

After the investigation, the suspects will be prosecuted in court while the narcotic suspect, Jim Uyobon, will be handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

This successful operation by the NSCDC has demonstrated their commitment to maintaining the safety and security of residents in Ondo State and serves as a warning to other criminal elements in the area.