The Kwara State Police Command said that it rescued a suspected child kidnapper from being lynched by a mob in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday, the command said that it rescued an unidentified adult male who was apprehended for child kidnapping.
The statement read, ‘The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating in the media space of a young man who was accused and apprehended for child kidnapping in Ilorin.
‘The command wishes to inform members of the public that on Friday, 16th May, 2025, at about 1900hrs, operatives of the Kwara State Police Command apprehended an adult male (name unknown) accused of child kidnapping in Ilorin.
The Kwara State Police Command said that it rescued a suspected child kidnapper from being lynched by a mob in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Saturday, the command said that it rescued an unidentified adult male who was apprehended for child kidnapping.
The statement read, ‘The Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating in the media space of a young man who was accused and apprehended for child kidnapping in Ilorin’.
‘The suspect, who claimed he is from Osun State, was apprehended by a joint patrol team of police operatives and community vigilante members during a routine operation.
‘He was rescued from a violent mob who had accused him of attempted kidnap of a child and were on the verge of executing jungle justice.
‘The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to ascertain the facts surrounding the allegations and identify other individuals who may be connected to this incident.
‘The complainant(s) involved are yet to report at command headquarters to provide more information to aid police detectives in unraveling this incident’.
The command reiterated its stance against mob action and jungle justice.
‘Such acts are not only unlawful but can also result in the miscarriage of justice.
‘Members of the public are strongly advised to report all suspicious activities to the nearest police station rather than resort to self-help or violence’, it said.
