‘I Can’t Recall How Many Children I’ve Abducted With My Gang For Ritual’ – Suspect
A suspected kidnapper has disclosed that he cannot recall the number of children his gang had abducted from Ilorin, Kwara State.
The suspect was arrested on Friday by a police team on routine patrol after he was caught by some residents who almost lynched him before the police intervention.
In a trending video, the suspect, with bruises on his face and other parts of his body, said he couldn’t remember the number of children his team had kidnapped in Ilorin for a money ritual.
He mentioned the names of other members of the gang.
Also, he told the mob that their team leader resides in Dagbolu, a suburb of Osogbo, Osun State capital.
Furthermore, the suspect said that he was given N10 million by the team leader to carry out the kidnapping act.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of Kwara State Police Command, Adetoun Adetoun, in a statement issued in Ilorin, said the suspect was now in the Police custody, undergoing interrogation.
However, Adetoun cautioned residents against mob action and jungle justice, stressing that, “such acts are not only unlawful but can also result in the miscarriage of justice.
“Members of the public are strongly advised to report all suspicious activities to the nearest police station rather than resort to self-help or violence.
“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating the media space of a young man, who was accused and apprehended for child kidnapping in Ilorin.
“The Command wishes to inform members of the public that on Friday, 16th May 2025, at about 7 p.m., operatives of the Kwara State Police Command apprehended an adult male (name unknown) for alleged child kidnapping in Ilorin.
“The suspect, who claimed he was from Osun State, was apprehended by a joint patrol team of police operatives and community vigilante members during a routine operation.
“He was rescued from a violent mob who had accused him of attempted kidnap of a child and were on the verge of executing jungle justice.
“The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to ascertain the facts surrounding the allegations and identify other individuals who may be connected to this incident.
“The complainant(s) involved are yet to report at command headquarters to provide more information to aid police detectives in unraveling this incident.
“Further updates will be provided as investigations unfold,” the statement said.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
