The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old Islamic teacher, Jubril Ibrahim, for allegedly preparing charms for kidnappers operating in the Edo North Senatorial District.
Ibrahim was paraded on Tuesday alongside four suspected kidnappers and six other suspects at the command headquarters. Commissioner of Police Patrick Daor said the kidnappers were apprehended in Niger State following intelligence reports.
While denying involvement in preparing charms, Ibrahim admitted to praying for one of the suspects, Ahmadu Suleiman, at the request of his mother. He claimed his prayers were meant to ensure Suleiman’s safe travels.
“When asked if he knew Suleiman had an AK-47 rifle, Ibrahim admitted he was aware,” police officials disclosed.
Suleiman, 24, confessed to participating in a kidnapping operation in Auchi, where victims were abducted after gunshots forced them out of their homes. He said he received ₦1 million from the operation and worked with different syndicates across the country.
Also paraded was a 21-year-old suspect accused of stealing a baby in Benin, while police recovered a stolen vehicle during the operation.
Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem commended the intelligence efforts that led to the arrests and urged residents to continue providing credible information to aid security operations.
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