The Agro Rangers Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has arrested eight suspected kidnappers in Iseyin area of the state. Among those arrested were two female members of the kidnapping syndicate. The PRO quoted the state commandant of NSCDC, Mr Iskiku Akinsanya, as saying that in the course of investigation, operatives of the command trailed one of the suspects, Umaru Lawal, to a hideout. Lawal (25) allegedly said the telephone number used in tracking him down belonged to his friend. He said the suspects would be handed over to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the Oyo State police command for further investigation and prosecution.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 22, 2020 10:18 UTC