The Ondo State Police Command says it has uncovered and foiled a staged kidnapping orchestrated by a family member aiming to fraudulently extort money from relatives.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, disclosed this on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital.
He noted that the arrest highlights the command’s proactive approach to crime prevention and commitment to protecting residents from emerging criminals.
Ayanlade said the operation succeeded when operatives from the Ogbese Division and non-state security personnel embarked onone
He explained that the operation took place at Kashimola/Agunla Forest, along the farm road in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson said the operatives, which included the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), hunters, vigilantes, and others, intercepted a motorcycle conveying John Peter ‘m’, 30, and James Peter ‘m’, both of Igbodudu Camp via Daada Ala.
Ayanlade said a thorough search of their belongings led to the recovery of N800,000, a packet of Benson cigarettes, and a bottle of Aromatic Schnapps, which raised immediate suspicion.
