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Police nab kidnappers, uncover shallow graves of victims

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Police authorities in Ogun State have uncovered shallow graves believed to hold the remains of two individuals allegedly killed by a gang of kidnappers in the Ijebu-Igbo area of Ogun State.

The victims, identified as 71-year-old farmer Adekunle Ifelaja and Ogunyemi Femi, were reportedly abducted and later killed by a criminal group operating in the region.

This revelation came following the arrest of two suspects, Chukwu Bartholomew and Igwi Monday, part of a seven-member gang accused of these abductions and killings.

This was disclosed by the spokesperson of the command in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola.

She said the arrests were made shortly after the anti-kidnapping squad engaged and eliminated two suspected kidnappers in a shootout, rescuing multiple victims including Indian nationals.

According to police image maker, during interrogation, the suspects admitted to their involvement in previous kidnappings and led Commissioner of Police Abiodun Alamutu and the anti-kidnapping squad to a forested area in Ijebu-Igbo.

“They confessed to the abductions and killings that have plagued the Ijebu-Igbo area,” Odutola stated. “After demanding ransom from the victims’ families, they proceeded to kill them and bury their bodies in shallow graves within the Ijebu-Igbo forest.”

The suspects are alleged to have targeted their victims, making ransom demands and subsequently executing them despite receiving payments from their families.

The arrests were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating in the region, with investigations ongoing to apprehend additional suspects linked to the syndicate.