Police Arrest Two More Suspects Over Ekiti Council Chairman's Abduction

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the abduction of a local government chairman in Ekiti State, as investigations into the kidnapping incident continue.

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested two more suspects believed to be connected to the kidnapping of a local government chairman in Ekiti State, bringing the number of arrested suspects higher as the investigation progresses.

The latest arrests followed sustained efforts by the police to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of the council boss and bring all those involved to justice.

According to police sources, the suspects were apprehended through intelligence-driven operations and ongoing investigations aimed at tracking down the perpetrators of the crime.

The Ekiti State Police Command reaffirmed its determination to ensure that everyone linked to the abduction is identified, arrested and made to face the full weight of the law.

The kidnapping of the council chairman had sparked concern in the state, prompting the police and other security agencies to intensify efforts to secure his release and apprehend those responsible.

The police authorities commended the cooperation of the public in providing useful information that aided the arrests, urging residents to continue supporting security agencies in the fight against crime.

The command assured the people of Ekiti State of its commitment to maintaining law and order, and to protecting lives and property across the state.

The arrested suspects were said to be assisting the police with their investigation, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang still at large.

The police vowed to ensure that the suspects are diligently prosecuted, warning criminal elements to steer clear of the state or face decisive action from security operatives.

The development comes amid heightened concerns over kidnapping and other security challenges in parts of the country, with security agencies stepping up operations to address the menace.