Ondo court remands alleged kidnapper in Juvenile home over abduction of two women and firearms possession

An Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of an alleged kidnap suspect, Abubakar Mohammed Bello, in a juvenile correctional facility over the abduction of two women and unlawful possession of firearms.

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Bello was arraigned before Magistrate Odenusi-Fadeyi Olatedu on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms.

According to the police charge sheet, the defendant and others at large allegedly committed the offences on April 10, 2026, along the Imeri/Idogun Road in Ido-Ani, Ondo State.

The prosecution alleged that the suspect conspired with others to kidnap two women identified as Yemisi Adeyanju and Sandibo Esther.

Police also accused the defendant of being in possession of two locally made barrel guns.

The offences are said to contravene the Criminal Code Law of Ondo State, the Anti-Kidnapping and Anti-Abduction Law of Ondo State, 2010, and the Firearms Act of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

During the proceedings, police prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere urged the court to remand the defendant in a juvenile facility, citing his age.

Defence counsel, Ola Adedire, did not oppose the application.

In her ruling, Magistrate Odenusi-Fadeyi Olateju granted the request and ordered that the defendant be remanded at a juvenile home pending further proceedings.

The case was adjourned to August 20, 2026, for mention.