
Residents of Imoga Community in Akoko Edo Local Government arrested kidnap kingpin Ismaila Ibrahim after he was identified by an escaped victim, Mallam Jamilu, a cow dealer. Dr. Bode Ekundayo, National Coordinator for the Movement for the Advancement of Akoko Edo people, stated that Ibrahim was apprehended by youths, vigilantes, and hunters. Ibrahim, described as a well-known Fulani settler, confessed to the crime but refused to name his gang members. He allegedly led a group that abducted a customer seeking to buy a cow, demanding a N10 million ransom. The victim's family raised N6 million, but the victim escaped after being recognized by the kidnappers. The victim's alarm led to Ibrahim's arrest and transfer to the Ibilo Police Division. The suspect has since been moved to the Edo State Police Command for further investigation. Eno Ikoedem, PPRO of the Edo State Police Command, confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation, adding that a manhunt for other gang members is underway.
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