Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah.
They also recovered his weapons used in past kidnapping operations.
The suspect who was linked to a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa village, Ogun State, has been on the run since 2024.
As at that time, two of his accomplices were taken into custody while the suspect remained at large.
The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, saying the suspect had arrived Ibiade community to abduct a prominent individual in Ago village, Abigi, but his mission was thwarted.
Items recovered include a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges concealed in a Boom Speaker.
Odutola said, “Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit apprehended Clement Elijah, a felon who had been on the run since 2024.
“Elijah, who arrived Ibiade community on June 13, 2025, planned to abduct a prominent individual in Ago Village, Abigi, but his sinister mission was thwarted through timely collaboration between the police and vigilant residents.
“Following a clearance operation on June 16, 2025, the gang’s armourer, Posi Friday, was apprehended with a pump-action rifle, one locally fabricated pistol and eight live cartridges cleverly concealed in a Boom Speaker were recovered from him.”
The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, appreciated members of the Ibiade and Abigi communities for their sustained communication and support, which he said were pivotal in the arrest, urging members of the public to always support the command by giving out timely information.
