PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE ON ARRESTED KIDNAPPERS IN THE STATE
The Command wishes to inform the general public that all recently apprehended kidnap suspects in the State have been duly charged to court.
Twelve (12) suspects namely :
- Usman Mohammed
- Komolafe Sunday
- Olalekan Temitope
- Umaru Abubakar Sanda
- Amodu Yusuf
- Usman Mohammed
- Nasiru Ojo
- Ishiaku Abdul
9.Mohammed Mallam Bala - Abdullahi Abubakar
- Cede Mohammed
- Buba Abdul.
were on the 19th of March arraigned in a court sitting in Akure in relation to Kidnapping
The Commissioner of Police CP Wilfred Afolabi, psc+, mnips, appreciate people who have supported the course of security through timely information.
We urge members of the public to continue to support the activities of the Police via giving relevant information that will help rid the state of crime and criminality and also aid Justice for victims of crime.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the Command through our official lines or visit the nearest Police station.
E-signed:
CSP. Funmilayo Odunlami, mnipr,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police,
Ondo State Command,
Akure.
Date: 20th March, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
CP AFOLABI MEETS WITH FULANI COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT IJEBU-OWO
As part of the Command’s effort to strengthen its Community Safety Partnership amongst the people of the state, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc+, mnips, held a security meeting with members of Fulani from various communities in the State at Owo.
The CP in his address said he had to come to the community himself to meet the people to discuss how the security of the State will not be compromised.
He urged the community members not to harbour criminals under the guise of tribal affiliation and to actively participate in the security of the State and complement the Police efforts by providing genuine information that would help rid the state of criminal activities, particularly kidnapping.
He further spoke on the need for peaceful co-existence between herders and farmers emphasizing that peace and security are essential for business growth.
He cautioned against encroachment and grazing into farmlands area, noting that farming is also the farmers means of livelihood and both parties must respect boundaries.
In response, the leadership of the Fulani community commended the efforts of the Police in maintaining law and order and assured the CP of their commitment to peaceful co-existence and promise never to cover, engage in or support any criminal activity that could destabilize the State.
The leadership of the Fulanis on behalf of their people promised to support the Police by providing information that would help nip crime and enhance security in the area.
The command under the leadership of CP Wilfred Afolabi, is committed to ensuring adequate security for all residents in the State.
E-signed
CSP. Funmilayo Odunlami, mnipr,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For:- Commissioner of Police,
Ondo State Command,
Akure.
Date: 21st March, 2025