The Kwara State Police Department announced the arrest of three individuals suspected of involvement in a kidnapping plot. Among those detained was a man named Aliyu Isiaka, who was apprehended while wearing a hijab and carrying a set of charms.
Police officers recovered the hijab and charms from Isiaka at the scene, noting that the disguise was intended to conceal his identity. The authorities have not yet released further details about the nature of the kidnapping scheme or the other two suspects.
Isiaka and the other two men were taken into custody by the Kwara State Police and are currently awaiting investigation. The police have not disclosed whether the suspects had any prior criminal records.
Kidnapping remains a persistent security challenge in Nigeria, with law‑enforcement agencies regularly conducting operations to disrupt such activities. The Kwara State Police said the arrests were part of an ongoing effort to curb the problem in the region.
Further information on the case, including the circumstances of the alleged kidnapping and the status of any victims, will be released as the investigation proceeds.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>