The Ondo State Police Command has said it had arrested two persons suspected to be kidnappers at Ayede Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state . It was earlier reported that some bandits attacked the Ayede community and kidnapped a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi. According to a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on Friday, the police command identified the suspects as Okotie, and Michael . “On 12th February, 2026, at about 0948hrs, operatives of Tactical Intelligence Response Squad, acting on credible intelligence, carried out a targeted operation in the area. He also commended the operatives for their prompt and professional conduct in nabbing the suspects.

Source: Punch February 13, 2026 16:14 UTC