Among the suspects are Adamu Mohammed, 22, Shaibu Umar, Kabiru Muhammad, 16, Yusuf Tale, 21, and 27-year-old Garuba Mumuni. According to a police source, the victims recognised one of the suspects, which led to the personnel of the Ofosu Division apprehending them.
The suspect, Gift Ogbo (39), who is receiving treatment in the hospital, from injuries sustained during a botched kidnap operation , disclosed that he formed his gang while serving his 11 years jail term for a murder case.
News reporters were informed that there was an abduction case by Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer SP Adewale Osifeso; however, he added that some of the victims had been freed.
He said: “Without mincing words, our country, like many other parts of the globe, is experiencing security challenges arising from the activities of criminal elements seeking to undermine the peace and security of our nation. This development demands instant and appropriate response from us as the lead agency in the internal security architecture of the country.