The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an alleged child kidnapper not identified in Ilorin, the state capital.
A statement by the state policeman's spokesman Sp Adetoun Ejire-Edeyemi, in Ilorin, revealed on Sunday that, “on Friday, May 16, 2025, at approximately 1900, the agents of the Kwara State Police Command apprehended an adult man (unknown name) that was held involved in child kidnapping in Ilorin.
“The suspect, who said he was from the state of Osun, was arrested by a joint patrol team of police officers and members of the community guard during a routine operation.
“He was rescued from a violent mafia who had accused him of trying to kidnap a child and were about to execute justice in the jungle.”
The statement said that the suspect is currently under police custody as investigations continue to determine the facts surrounding the accusations and identify other people who may be connected to this incident.
“The plaintiffs involved have not yet been informed at the command headquarters to provide more information to help police detectives unravel this incident. More updates will be provided as investigations are developed.
“The Kwara Police Command uses this medium to reiterate its position against the action of the mafia and justice of the jungle. Such acts are not only illegal, but can also result in a spontaneous abortion of justice. It is strongly recommended to the members of the public that denounce all the activities suspicious to the nearest police station instead of resorting to self-auto-auto-uverence.
“The police commissioner, Adekimi Eye, remains committed to protecting lives and properties and ensuring that justice is served within the limits of the law,” the statement added.