Osun police nab eight suspected ritualists
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
Eight suspected serial kidnappers have been arrested by Osun State Police Command at Omo Ijesa.
The kidnappers are; David Orikashima (AKA Cash money) 22, Teryange Demenogo (AKA Small) 22, Terngu Tortindi (AKA Kareen) 25, Anawuese Akough ‘f’ 19, Mbalumulum Kaorga ‘f’ 18, Comfort Terdoo ‘f’ 22, Michael Msendoo ‘f’ 19, Aondoaseer Terver ‘m’ 21, all Tivs from Benue State.
In a statement by the police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola said the command received and acted upon a follow-up case of the kidnap of a 65-year-old, Mrs. Catherine Akiishi in Benue State.
Opalola said the operation was led by the Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Olokode, which led to the arrest of the suspects on Friday May 7, 2021.
She stated that prior to the arrest, police investigations revealed that the suspects relocated to Osun State after the kidnap of the woman as a deceptive tactics to avoid arrest by the Police in Benue State.
“The suspects have also planned to use Osun State as a safe haven for the negotiation and collection of ransom even after murdering the woman in cold blood.
“Investigations revealed that the suspects have murdered the kidnap victim, Mrs. Akiishi in Benue State before relocating to Osun State.”
The suspects also revealed to the Police team how they have murdered three other victims in their previous operations.
Opalola said the suspects would be handed over to the Benue State Police Command as soon as preliminary investigations are concluded.
The CP, Olawale Olokode while commending his men for a job well done, reassured citizens that there will be no hiding place for criminals in the State.
He noted that the new policing vision of the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba is already assisting the command in redefining its strategies toward combating crimes in the State.
The police boss further called for the support and collaboration of all the citizens in the State as all hands must be on deck to rid the state of all criminal elements threatening the socio-economic peace, security and safety of the people.
