The Ondo State Police Command says it will arraign two suspects, Olawale Sikiru and Agbelusi Ayomide, for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping to extort ransom from Sikiru’s family.The command alleged that Sikiru faked his own abduction with the assistance of Ayomide and demanded a ransom of N1m from his relatives.The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.Jimoh said, “On July 5, 2026, one Mrs Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been kidnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons.“Following the report, the command immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deploying intelligence assets and conducting forensic analysis of the telephone number used by the suspects to demand a ransom of N1m from the victim’s family.“The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. The command alleged that Sikiru faked his own abduction with the assistance of Ayomide and demanded a ransom of N1m from his relatives.The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.Jimoh said, “On July 5, 2026, one Mrs Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been kidnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons.“Following the report, the command immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deploying intelligence assets and conducting forensic analysis of the telephone number used by the suspects to demand a ransom of N1m from the victim’s family.“The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.Jimoh said, “On July 5, 2026, one Mrs Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been kidnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons.“Following the report, the command immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deploying intelligence assets and conducting forensic analysis of the telephone number used by the suspects to demand a ransom of N1m from the victim’s family.“The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. Jimoh said, “On July 5, 2026, one Mrs Iyabo of Oda Road, Akure, reported to the police that her 33-year-old son, Olawale Sikiru, of St. Luke Street, Akure, had allegedly been kidnapped while travelling to Igbara-Oke for work by unknown persons.“Following the report, the command immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deploying intelligence assets and conducting forensic analysis of the telephone number used by the suspects to demand a ransom of N1m from the victim’s family.“The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. “Following the report, the command immediately commenced a coordinated investigation, deploying intelligence assets and conducting forensic analysis of the telephone number used by the suspects to demand a ransom of N1m from the victim’s family.“The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. “The painstaking investigation yielded positive results on July 7, 2026, when detectives arrested Olawale Sikiru, who was discovered to have orchestrated his own kidnapping.”Related NewsLekki’s ‘area boys’: Sanwo-Olu must act now!Police arrest two for aiding kidnappers in KwaraPolice arrest suspected gun-runner in ImoThe police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. The police spokesperson said investigations revealed that the suspect deliberately staged the abduction and succeeded in collecting N50,000 as part of the ransom paid by his family for his purported release.He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. He added, “Further investigation led to the arrest of one Agbelusi Ayomide, 23, who allegedly conspired with the suspect and harboured him in his residence while the fraudulent kidnapping plot was being executed.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate believed to have participated in the criminal act, while the arrested suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Felix Ohagwu, warned members of the public against engaging in or aiding staged kidnappings or any form of criminal conspiracy.He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences. He said such acts divert critical security resources, inflict emotional and financial hardship on families, and attract severe legal consequences.