Anthony Iwuoma
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested the
or leader of the Fulani in Ekiti State, Alhaji Adamu Abashe, over his alleged connection with cases of kidnappings .
The suspect had been accused of involvement in cases of banditry, kidnappings and farmers/herders clashes.
The state police spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, disclosed in a statement that Abashe was arrested, following the confession by one Ibrahim Mumin Toyin, who is an alleged member of his gang.
“The duo coordinated numerous highprofile kidnappings in Ekiti including the kidnapping of one Adeeko Ademola and Nasiru Salisu at Adamsy Sawmill, Aisegba-Ekiti,” the statement read.
“They were apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad of the Ekti State Police Command in Ido-Ekiti on 29/06/2022.
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“The Command Rapid Response Squad in synergy with the vigilantes, acting on credible intelligence, arrested the duo.
“During interrogation, Ibrahim Mumini Toyin confessed to the commission of the crime and claimed that the dastardly act of kidnapping and murder of one of the two victims was carried out by himself and four(4) others who are children of Alhaji Abashe Adamu Idris and are currently at large.
“He further confessed that Alhaji Abashe Adamu Idris is their kingpin, adding that the ransom collected from their victims was used to purchase cattle by Alhaji Abashe Adamu Idris to increase his herd of cattle.
“Ibrahim Mumini Toyin disclosed that his own share of the ramsom allegedly paid was used to purchase cattle for him by Alhaji Abashe Adamu Idris.
“Suspects are in custody undergoing interrogation and will be arraigned after the conclusion of investigation.”
Kidnap for ransom is a major festering crime across Nigeria. This, coupled with vicious acts of banditry and insurgency, has been on the rise and defied all security measures put in place to tackle it.
