The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested two individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of Alaba Abe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Akoko-South Local Government Area. Abe, who was also the coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization in Akoko South-West, was kidnapped and killed at his residence in Supare Akoko in April 2024, just before the APC governorship primary.
In a statement released on Friday, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the arrests, which were carried out by the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The suspects, Mohammed Sheu, 21, and Abubakar Umar, 24, were apprehended following an operation on November 14, 2024, at Ikare Junction. During a stop-and-search, Sheu’s suspicious behavior led to his interrogation, revealing a voice note on his phone in which he discussed a potential kidnapping job for financial gain.
Upon further investigation, Sheu admitted to his involvement in multiple kidnappings and robberies in areas including Kogi, Niger, and Ondo. The suspects’ method involved identifying victims, abducting them, and demanding ransoms in secluded locations.
Odunlami stated that ongoing efforts are being made to apprehend other members of the criminal group. The suspects have confessed to their role in Abe’s murder, as well as other kidnappings, including one in Owo in September 2024.
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