JUST IN: Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Two Suspects in Kwara!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The Kwara State Police Command has rescued a kidnapping victim, Haruna Ahamadu, unhurt from a forest hideout in Omu-Aran, Irepodun LGA. Two suspected kidnappers were also arrested during the operation.
What We Know:
- The rescue was carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in a coordinated operation in the Omu-Aran forest.
- Ahamadu had been abducted earlier this week, prompting a manhunt by security forces.
- Police recovered weapons, phones, and a motorcycle from the suspects.
Quote:
“Our men acted swiftly and tactically. We are committed to making Kwara unsafe for criminals.”
— Kwara State Police Spokesperson, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun
Why It Matters:
- Highlights improved tactical response capacity of security agencies in the state.
- Boosts public confidence in law enforcement amid rising insecurity.
- Sets a precedent for swift action against abductions in rural communities.
What to Watch:
- Prosecution of the arrested suspects.
- Reinforcement of security presence in forest-prone border areas.
- Community-police cooperation in early threat detection.
Sources:
- Kwara State Police Command Briefing – Oct. 30, 2025
- Local Security Watch – Omu-Aran Division
- DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun – Media Statement
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