Kwara Police Arrest Notorious Kidnapper Mohammed Bello in Patigi

Date: 2024-12-13

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested an interstate notorious kidnapper identified as Mohammed Bello, also known as Dandolo, as reported by Punch.

Bello, suspected to be the mastermind behind many kidnappings in Kwara and Kogi states, was arrested in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State on Tuesday.

A statement by Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, Police Public Relations Officer in the Command, on Thursday said that the suspect's arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the police from Egbe, Kogi State. According to the statement, Bello was alleged to have been involved in various kidnappings in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.

The statement 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,” the statement added.

The CP said a discreet and thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure that justice is served adding that “the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environs.

The Command also extended its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter.

“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.”

 

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