The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of several suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, child abuse, illegal firearm possession, motorcycle theft and other serious crimes across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Ilorin, where he provided updates on several investigations and operational successes recorded by the command.
According to the police chief, the operations resulted in the recovery of suspected human body parts, the arrest of a wanted kidnapping suspect, the dismantling of a suspected motorcycle theft syndicate and the apprehension of individuals allegedly involved in violent crimes.
Adekimi reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing, crime prevention and the protection of lives and property across Kwara State.
Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Abuse of 12-Year-Old Girl
The commissioner disclosed that three persons, including the biological father and stepmother of a 12-year-old girl, had been arraigned and remanded at the Oke-Kura Correctional Facility over alleged child abuse.
The suspects were identified as Babatunde Mustapha, the victim’s father; Abdulrahman Aisat, her stepmother; and Bashirat Abdulfatai, their neighbour.
The case reportedly came to light on September 30, 2026, when a concerned resident of the Idigba area of Adewole, Ilorin, became suspicious after seeing the girl purchasing GV solution from a chemist late at night.
Upon questioning her, the resident reportedly discovered that the girl had allegedly been beaten with an electrical wire and had her buttocks burnt with a hot coal-pot over the loss of ₦100 while hawking soya beans for her stepmother.
The police said the case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department on October 9 and referred to the Anti-Human Trafficking, Women and Children Protection Unit for further investigation.
Two Arrested Over Recovery of Suspected Human Hands
The command also announced the arrest of two men, Kamalden Lukmon and AbdulGaniyu Ibrahim, following the recovery of two suspected human hands along Bakase Road in Alapa on October 8.
According to the police, preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects allegedly intended to use the body parts for money-making rituals.
The suspects reportedly claimed that a vigilante member identified as Abdulraf Apata had handed the body parts to them. The police said the allegation was being investigated to establish the facts and determine whether other individuals were involved.
The two suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue to establish the identity of the possible victim and the circumstances surrounding the recovery.
Wanted Suspected Kidnapper Arrested at Jebba Cattle Market
In another development, the police arrested a wanted suspect, Abubakar Usman, popularly known as “Jaye,” at Jebba Cattle Market on October 11.
The suspect was allegedly linked to kidnapping incidents in Oke-Ode and Oro-Ago, as well as the killing of members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The police further linked him to a May 2025 incident at Labaka village, where four suspected kidnappers who had been arrested by local vigilantes reportedly escaped after a group allegedly led by him arrived and fired gunshots into the air during their interrogation.
He was also accused of threatening to kidnap a prominent member of a cattle-rearing association and demanding ₦10 million.
The commissioner said the suspect had confessed to his involvement in the crimes under investigation and was providing information to help identify other possible accomplices.
Suspect Linked to Four Kidnapping Operations
The command also arrested Ahamdu Dahiru at Kannbi in Moro Local Government Area on October 10 over his alleged connection to a wanted kidnapping kingpin known as “Aro.”
During interrogation, Dahiru reportedly confessed to leading four kidnapping operations in Eruku, Oke-Ode, Idofin and Babanla, where substantial sums of money were allegedly collected.
The police said the suspect subsequently led operatives and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria to a forest between Bani and Kaiama local government areas, where four AK-47 rifles allegedly used in the operations had previously been buried.
However, the firearms were no longer at the location. The suspect reportedly identified four alleged accomplices as Aminu, Sani, Yellow and Dogo, who were said to have moved the weapons to an unknown destination.
A bag containing suspected hard drugs, chains and a padlock believed to have been used to secure hostages was reportedly recovered at the location.
The police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover the missing firearms.
Another Suspect Arrested Over Kidnapping in Okeya
The command also confirmed the arrest of Umaru Ahmadu at Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area on October 12.
The suspect was allegedly linked to a kidnapping syndicate responsible for abducting two persons from a Fulani settlement in Okeya.
During interrogation, he reportedly admitted being a member of a kidnapping gang and mentioned other individuals allegedly connected to the operation.
He also disclosed that the gang possessed a pump-action rifle reportedly kept by one of the suspects, identified as Tukur of Kajaola, via Oke-Ode.
The police said efforts were being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects and recover the firearm.
Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of 65-Year-Old Man
Adekimi further disclosed that the command had arrested a 25-year-old man, Salihu Seidu, in connection with the killing of 65-year-old Alhaji Lawal Umar in Agah village, Moro Local Government Area.
The deceased was reportedly found inside his tent on October 6 with multiple machete wounds.
Police investigations led to the arrest of the suspect, who is the deceased’s son-in-law, at Temidire Fulani Camp on October 9 following a tip-off.
According to the commissioner, preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly travelled to the deceased’s camp on the night of the incident and attacked him with a machete while other occupants were asleep.
The suspect reportedly confessed to the killing, claiming that he believed the deceased was responsible for his son’s death about two weeks earlier.
The police said investigations were continuing to determine whether anyone else was involved.
Three Arrested as Police Target Motorcycle Theft Syndicate
The command also announced the arrest of three suspected motorcycle thieves identified as Mohamed Umar, 20; Aliyu Aliyu; and Babuga Umar, 30.
The suspects were arrested at Dankurumi settlement in Kosa, via Bani, on October 10 following intelligence about repeated motorcycle thefts along the Kosa-Bani axis.
A red Bajaj motorcycle was recovered during the operation.
The suspects reportedly confessed to stealing the motorcycle from where it was parked in the Daba area of Bani and identified a man known as Hanaruwa as an alleged accomplice involved in selling stolen motorcycles.
The police said Hanaruwa remained at large as efforts continued to apprehend him and other suspected members of the syndicate.
Two Arrested Over Illegal Firearm Transaction
The police also arrested two men, Joseph Adeoye, 52, and Issa Fatai, 35, over alleged illegal possession and attempted purchase of a firearm.
The arrests followed a surveillance operation around Ojatuntun Market on October 13, during which police personnel reportedly intercepted Adeoye at a drinking spot and recovered a locally made, cut-to-size pistol.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Fatai, who was identified as the intended buyer of the firearm.
The police said both suspects reportedly admitted their involvement in the transaction and remained in custody pending the conclusion of investigations.
Suspected Kidnapper Arrested in Afon
In a separate operation, police personnel on routine patrol along the Afon axis arrested a 30-year-old man, Musa Hussein, on October 9.
The suspect was allegedly linked to kidnapping and other criminal activities in the Orile Igbon area of Oyo State.
According to the command, preliminary information indicated that he had left the area following his reported involvement in the alleged crimes.
He was being investigated and was also assisting the Violent Crime Response Unit in efforts to identify and apprehend other suspected members of the group.
Three Arrested Over Alleged Armed Robbery
The commissioner also reported the arrest of three men in connection with an alleged armed robbery at Gure Fulani Camp.
The suspects were identified as Sambo Pullo, 38; Abubakar Usman, 30; and Abubakar Maone, 28.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 3 a.m. on September 8, when four armed men allegedly invaded the home of a resident, Ahmadu A., and attempted to steal his Bajaj motorcycle.
The attackers were reportedly armed with a locally made pistol and cutlasses. The complainant’s son allegedly succeeded in retrieving a cutlass from one of the attackers, leading to the apprehension of the suspects and recovery of the weapons.
The police said the three arrested suspects confessed to their alleged involvement, while efforts continued to apprehend the fourth suspect, who remained at large.
Three Arrested Over Alleged Exhumation of Graves in Omupo
The command also disclosed that three men had been implicated in an investigation into the exhumation of graves and the suspected removal of human heads at a cemetery in Omupo.
The incident came to light in May 2026 when members of the community visited the cemetery to bury a deceased person and discovered that some graves had been exhumed and the heads of the buried bodies were missing.
According to the police, Abu Jimoh and Ayo Jimoh were arrested on October 8 while allegedly digging graves within the cemetery.
During the investigation, the two suspects reportedly confessed to the crime and identified a herbalist, Mukaila Bello, as the alleged buyer.
The police said the suspects would be arraigned upon the conclusion of investigations.
Kwara Police Commend Governor for Donating 25 Hilux Vehicles
Beyond the arrests, Adekimi expressed appreciation to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for donating 25 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the police command.
He said the vehicles would improve operational mobility, strengthen police visibility and enhance the command’s capacity to respond to security threats across the state.
The commissioner described the donation as an important investment in public safety and a demonstration of sustained cooperation between the state government and security agencies.
He also commended members of the public for providing timely and credible information that had assisted police operations, while acknowledging the media’s role in promoting public awareness and supporting security efforts.
Police Pledge Continued Crackdown on Crime
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to implementing the policing priorities of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, through proactive policing, intelligence gathering, professional investigations and sustained engagement with communities.
He urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities, threats of kidnapping, ransom demands and other criminal incidents to the police.
Adekimi also called on the media to maintain accurate, fair and responsible reporting, particularly on cases that remain under investigation.
He assured residents that the command would continue to pursue justice through due process and work with relevant stakeholders to strengthen public confidence, maintain peace and improve security across Kwara State.
The police said investigations were ongoing in several of the cases, with suspects expected to be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
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