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Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 9 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ondo Police nabs kidnapper of 4-month and 2-year-old children

Man arrested for kidnapping Man arrested for kidnapping

A kidnapper identified as Nsem Godwin has been apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command while trying to escape with two kids he allegedly kidnapped in Okitipupa town, Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.

WuzupNigeria revealed that Nsem was arrested after he was caught with a nine-year-old and a four-month-old kids on Monday.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, CSP Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, adding that Godwin was arrested by the Highway Savers Policemen of the command while attempting to escape with the victims.

Joseph said,

“Godwin was arrested while trying to run away with the children. We have commenced investigation into the matter and the suspect will be charged as soon as the investigation is concluded.

“That is why we want to appeal to parents and guardians to take proper care of their children and wards.”

An eyewitness alleged the suspect abducted the four-month-old baby, while he was playing outside with his brother.

The eyewitness narrated,

“The suspect carried the baby and was trying to escape through a shortcut to the Onaopemipo Street in Okitipupa and some people accosted him and questioned him, but he could not give any answer on how he came about the baby.

“At a point, he started acting like he was mentally retarded. He also declined to speak to anyone until he was taken away by the police.”