Ondo Court Remands Two Suspected Kidnappers

An Ondo State court has remanded two suspected kidnappers, Bello Deng, aged 30, and Umar Isah, aged 25, following their arrest by the Ondo State Police Command. Public Relations Officer Abayomi Jimoh disclosed that the suspects are part of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for multiple abductions in the state.

The investigation revealed that they were involved in the kidnapping of at least nine victims, targeting vulnerable individuals such as farmers working in remote areas. The suspects were apprehended based on diligent intelligence-driven operations.

They were subsequently arraigned in court and are set to face formal charges related to kidnapping and violent crimes on April 30, 2026. Jimoh emphasized the police's commitment to ensuring justice and deterring criminal activities while urging the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to support ongoing security operations.

Additionally, the article mentions a related incident involving the kidnapping of a 78-year-old farmer, Joel Adeyemo, whose abductors demanded a ransom of N60 million for his release.