By Omowumi Omotosho
The Kwara State Police Command on Monday confirmed the release of 48 individuals earlier apprehended on suspicion of involvement in kidnapping activities around Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued in Ilorin by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the suspects were set free after thorough profiling and background investigations showed no evidence linking them to kidnapping or any form of criminal network.
“Based on credible intelligence received from the Divisional Police Officer, Oke-Ode, operatives of the command and vigilantes attached to the office of the NSA on special duty at Oke-Ode intercepted a group of 48 men along the Alade–Oreke axis, riding in clusters on 14 motorcycles, 43 mobile phones and other personal effects were recovered.
“The suspects underwent detailed criminal intelligence analysis and Profiling. All mobile devices were subjected to digital forensic examination, which included extraction of call records, communication trails, transaction history, and geo-location mapping to establish possible links to kidnapping, banditry, or any other form of organized crime.
After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects. Consequently, all 48 individuals have been duly released this morning,” the read.
