Ondo Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers Linked to Officer’s Murder

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers in connection with ongoing efforts to track down the killers of a police officer, Supol James Ogunleye, and recover his missing service rifle.

A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Olushola Ayanlade says the suspects, Friday Monday, Ashimi Wahab, James Odina, Ibrahim Idris, and Prince Areeh were apprehended during a tactical operation inside Amurin Forest along the Owo–Ifon axis in the early hours of Sunday.

It added that a single-barrel gun loaded with a live cartridge was recovered from the suspects, who are now in police custody for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, commended the operatives for their professionalism and resilience, directing that the investigation be widened to arrest.