Man Caught In Ondo After Kidnapping A Child

An alleged kidnapper of a child has been apprehended in Ondo city, Ondo state, Southwest, Nigeria.

The man was caught around Odosida area of the city, not far from the Osemawe’s palace.

Residence of the area have beaten the man to stupor, urging him to name his sponsors.

The man, who is yet to be identified by name was apprehended by residents of the area, following a tip off that he tried to kidnap a school child.

According to our source, he has now been transfered to Akure, the state capital for further briefing.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Enu Owa Police Station, Ondo, Mr Express Omoigui, in a chat with nigeriancablenews.com confirmed that the alleged case of kidnapping by the middle-aged man is now with the force headquarters in Akure.

He said;

“the man has been taken to Akure so any other inquiry should be directed there.. to the state headquarters… just contact Akure, I am not authorised to speak, they will shed more light on it,”

nigeriancablenews.com also gathered from another officer who preferred anonymity that the family of the man have contacted the station claiming he is suffering from mental illness.