Operatives of the Kwara state police command have arrested a notorious kidnapper in the state.
According to reports, the suspect, Mohammed Bello, popularly known as Dandolo is an infamous interstate kidnapper was arrested following credible intelligence in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
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The suspect, wo is said to be the Braun behind numerous highway robbery and kidnap was arrested following intelligence received from the police in Egbe, Kogi State.
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun said;
He said;
The Kwara State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya 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.
“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,” he added
The commissioner of police also noted that the police force has began detailed investigation to ensure justice is served.
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“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environ.”
“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.
“We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime in the state.” He added
