Police Arrest Suspected Notorious Kidnapper Terrorising Kwara, Kogi

The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara State Command has confirmed the arrest of one Mohammed Bello, aka Dandolo, alleged to be a notorious kidnapper terrorizing Kogi and Kwara communities.

Confirming the arrest of Dandolo,

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the state command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated that a combined team of the police and the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB), Egbe, Kogi State, carried out the operation that led to his arrest.

Added that the arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi state, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara state, to evade arrest.

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The statement read in detail:

“The Kwara State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya psc(+), has successfully arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as “DANDOLO”. This arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest.

“Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State. Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements. A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location.

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“This operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah. The suspect has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Ilorin for further investigation. Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara state; and also kidnap incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

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“The CP assures the public that a discreet and thorough investigation will be conducted to ensure that justice is served. The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environs.

“The Command extends its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter. We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime.”