Posted by Samuel on Sun 20th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
Oloyede, believed to be the mastermind behind a recent abduction incident in Alagbado, Lagos, had allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of a serving soldier.
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on Sunday arrested a suspected leader of a kidnapping syndicate, Wasiu Oloyede, in the Odo Pako area of Ota.
Oloyede, believed to be the mastermind behind a recent abduction incident in Alagbado, Lagos, had allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of a serving soldier.
During the ordeal, the victim was dispossessed of his military uniform, identity card, ATM cards, and mobile phone. The soldier, however, managed to escape from captivity.
Following the incident, Oloyede reportedly tried to impersonate a military personnel by donning the stolen uniform in an attempt to deceive a local vigilante operative.
He allegedly made a move to seize the vigilante’s dane gun during the encounter.
His plan backfired as the vigilant security personnel raised an alarm, leading to his swift arrest by the police.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate.
Oloyede remains in custody as law enforcement intensifies efforts to dismantle the criminal network.