The Kwara State Police Command has arrested Mohammed Bello, alias "Dandolo," a suspected kidnapper linked to multiple abductions in Kogi and Kwara states.
In a statement issued Thursday in Ilorin, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, revealed that Bello was apprehended following actionable intelligence from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating he had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade capture.
After receiving the tip-off, the command deployed a surveillance team to track Bello’s movements. Searches were conducted across several locations, including hotels in Patigi, leading to his eventual arrest at an undisclosed site.
The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, under the leadership of Lieutenant Isah. Bello has since been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ilorin for further investigation.
The suspect has confessed to multiple kidnapping incidents, including operations along the Omu-Aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara State and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, assured the public of a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served. He emphasized the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state and its environs.
The police command extended its gratitude to the public and security partners for their cooperation and urged citizens to continue providing timely information to aid in combating crime.
The Statement
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.
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 express way.
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.
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