Cross dressing kidnapper, two others nabbed in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command says it has uncovered a suspected kidnapping syndicate linked to a number of abductions within the state, following the arrest of three suspects in a joint operation with Forest Guards.

In an announcement launched on Tuesday, October 27, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, mentioned the breakthrough adopted the arrest of 1 Aliyu Isiaka in Okolowo, Ilorin, on October 24.

According to the police, Isiaka, a local of Ga’a-Kpapa Village in Moro Local Government Area, was arrested at about 6 p.m. whereas carrying feminine apparel and a hijab and carrying a polythene bag containing assorted charms when he was intercepted.

The command mentioned Isiaka confessed throughout interrogation to being a member of a nine-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly led by one Juli, who is alleged to be from Fulani Camp, Ga’a-Kpapa, and stays at massive.

The assertion added that Isiaka disclosed he was recruited into the gang in August 2026 and took part in three kidnapping operations in Oloru, Alapa and Malete, the place substantial ransom funds have been collected.

The police image-maker mentioned following additional investigations, a joint staff of police personnel and Forest Guards raided the suspected kidnappers’ camp on October 25, resulting in the arrest of two extra suspects recognized as Seriki and Jebrin.

“The suspects are currently undergoing further investigation and will be arraigned in court upon conclusion.” he mentioned