The Police Command in Kwara State, on Monday, released 48 kidnap suspects arrested along Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the spokesperson of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi in Ilorin on Monday, disclosed that their release was effected after exhaustive technical profiling and background checks because there was no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations established against the suspects.
“Consequently, all the 48 suspects have been duly released this morning,” according to the statement.
The statement read in part; “Based on credible intelligence received from the Divisional Police Officer, Oke-Ode, operatives of the command and vigilantes attached to the office of the NSA on special duty at Oke-Ode intercepted a group of 48 men along the Alade–Oreke axis, riding in clusters on 14 motorcycles, 43 mobile phones and other personal effects were recovered.
“The suspects underwent detailed criminal intelligence analysis and Profiling. All mobile devices were subjected to digital forensic examination, which included extraction of call records, communication trails, transaction history, and geo-location mapping to establish possible links to kidnapping, banditry, or any other form of organized crime.
”After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects. Consequently, all 48 individuals have been duly released this morning.”
The command assured the public that the exercise was carried out with utmost professionalism, respect for human rights, and strict adherence to investigative procedures.
The statement explained that the outcome underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to act swiftly on intelligence while ensuring that innocent citizens are not unjustly criminalized.
The command urged the people of the state to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative by promptly sharing credible information with security agencies, adding that “together, we will continue to safeguard our communities against criminal elements.”
