Kwara Police Release 48 Men After No Criminal Evidence Found
The Kwara State Police Command has released 48 men who were earlier arrested on suspicion of criminal activity along the Alade–Oreke route near Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The individuals, traveling in groups on 14 motorcycles, were intercepted on September 4 by police operatives and local vigilantes working under the Office of the National Security Adviser. The arrests were made based on what the police described as “credible intelligence” from the Divisional Police Officer in Oke-Ode.
In a statement issued Monday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed that 43 mobile phones and various personal belongings were seized from the suspects during the operation. She said the individuals underwent thorough intelligence screening, including digital forensic analysis of their devices—such as call records, communication patterns, transaction histories, and location data.
After a comprehensive investigation, authorities found no evidence linking the men to kidnapping, banditry, or any form of organized crime.
“All forty-eight individuals have been duly released this morning,” the police spokesperson confirmed.
Ejire-Adeyemi emphasized that the operation adhered strictly to human rights standards and investigative procedures, noting that the swift response to intelligence was balanced with efforts to avoid wrongful accusations.
She called on Kwara residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide reliable information to security agencies, affirming the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to protecting communities and acting on credible threats without compromising citizens’ rights.
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