Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspects in Edo Kidnapping Case

Police in Ogun State have arrested two men now linked to a kidnapping and murder case in neighboring Edo State, a development officials cite as evidence of effective interstate security collaboration. The suspects were taken into custody following an intelligence-driven operation.

The Ogun State Police Command stated that its Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested the two individuals after personnel from the Nigeria Forest Security Service initially apprehended them in the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The suspects were found in possession of a large sum of cash, which prompted their initial detention and subsequent handover to police.

Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi identified the suspects as Gafaru Adamu, 25, and Muhammed Sanni, 20. Preliminary investigations revealed the duo are wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into the kidnapping and murder of two hostages in the Okada area of Edo State. Intelligence indicates the men are alleged members of a seven-person kidnapping syndicate linked to the crime.

During the investigation, operatives recovered a pair of police camouflage uniforms and three mobile phones from the suspects. These items have...