Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 25 Ivoirians

The Nigeria Police Pressure (NPF) have arrested eight suspected kidnappers and rescued nationals of Côte d’Ivoire in a sting operations throughout the nation.

This adopted an official request from the Nationwide Central Bureau (NCB) in Abidjan, which led to the rescue of the 25 Ivoirians, together with Ladji Yoa Pierre, by the personnel of the Nigeria Police.

Pressure Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi mentioned the operation started when an Ivoirian, Mrs. Kaussi Amenan Marianman filed a report at NCB Abidjan on April 23, 2025, claiming that her son, Pierre had been tricked into touring to Nigeria.

The mom recognized those who tricked Pierre as Simon Oliver and Michael Odunga, who promised to assist him get his journey paperwork to Belgium.

Marianman mentioned the abductors demanded a ransom of two million 5 hundred CFA (which is about N6,625,000) from Pierre when he was captured in Nigeria.

ACP Adejobi mentioned the Commissioner of Police, INTERPOL, Annex, Lagos, CP Bode Ojajuni promptly despatched a staff of expert investigators to rescue the sufferer and arrest his kidnappers following the request.

On Could 5, 2025, the staff efficiently invaded the abductors’ hideout at Osehi Resort in Ado-Odo Ota, Ogun State the place they rescued two hostages and apprehended two suspects.

The Pressure PRO additional mentioned a follow-up operation at Ejegun Itele, Ado-Odo-Ota led to the arrest of six extra suspects and the rescue of 23 further victims, together with Pierre.

“After the profitable operation, Pierre has been handed over to his organic mom, Mrs. Kaussi Amena, who traveled from Abidjan.

“Eight suspects have been arrested and are being investigated for potential prosecution, whereas the remaining 24 rescued victims have been turned over to the Assistant Comptroller Common, Nigerian Immigration Providers, Zone ‘A’ Headq