The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) Kwara state Command has arrested a 40 year old Boodo Abdullahi over alleged kidnapping and killing of an 80 year old Alhaji Abba in Eruwa Oyo state.
Parading the suspect, the Command Public Relations Officer, Olasunkanmi Ayeni said the victim was killed by the kidnappers after ransom had been collected.
He said that the suspect Boodo Abdullah was arrested in Bani Kiama local government area of Kwara state through shared information with the police.
Mr Ayeni explained that the Police in Oyo state had already arrested three of the suspects over the alleged crime.
The NSCDC spokesman said efforts were 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 kidnap.
Mr Ayeni said the suspect would be transferred to Oyo state as soon as investigations were concluded for prosecution.
When asked the suspect, Boodo Abdullahi admitted that the victim, Alhaji Abba had earlier reported him to Alhaji Isiaka over suspicion of being kidnapped.
He however denied being involved in the commisssion of the crime.
ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
