llorin – The Kwara State Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) has arrested a 40 year old Boodo Abdullahi over alleged Kidnapping and Killing of an 80 year old Alhaji Abba in Eruwa area Oyo state.
Abdullahi, a catle rearer cum farmer was paraded by the Command Public Relations Officer, Olasunkanmi Ayeni said the suspect killed the victim after ransom had been collected.
He said the suspect was arrested through shared information with the Nigeria Police .explained that Boodo Abdullah was arrested in Bani Kiama local government area of the state.
He noted the Police in Oyo state had already arrested three of the suspects over the alleged crime . said efforts are on to arrest the remaining fleeing suspects.
He maintained that the victim,Alhaji Abba had earlier reported the suspect Boodo Abdullah to one Alhaji Isiaka of the possibility of his kidnapped.
Ayeni said the suspect will be transferred to Oyo state as soon as Investigations are concluded for prosecution.
While responding to reporter’s questions the suspect,Boodo Alhaji admitted that the victim ,Alhaji Abba had earlier reported him to Alhaji Isiaka over suspicion of being kidnapped.but denied being involvement in the crime.
He said his imprisonment at Agodi prion in Oyo state was based on alleged misrepresentation by his brother who killed his friend. urged the security agencies to ensure proper investigations into the matter before concluding on his prosecution.
