Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent abduction of two staff members of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), the Ondo State Police Command has confirmed.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the lecturers were kidnapped on Monday, August 4, from their residence in Supare Akoko, located in Akoko South West Local Government Area of the state.
The victims were reportedly released six days later, on Sunday, August 10, following the payment of an undisclosed ransom.
In a statement released on Monday in Akure, the police spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
“I can confirm to you that our operatives arrested three suspected kidnappers in connection with the kidnapping of two AAUA lecturers,” Ayanlade said.
He explained that the suspects are currently undergoing profiling and interrogation as part of ongoing efforts to gather more information.
“The suspects are currently undergoing profiling and interrogation,” he added.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the transfer of the suspects and all recovered exhibits to the command’s anti-kidnapping unit for deeper investigation.
“The commissioner of police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, has directed that the suspects and all exhibits recovered be transferred to the anti-kidnapping squad for discreet and thorough investigations,” Ayanlade concluded.
