Police arrest seven kidnappers, recover victim’s body

On October 23, 2026, police in Abuja and Kaduna arrested seven suspected kidnappers. The arrests were made following the recovery of the body of a victim, Oluwadamilola Adedayo, from a forest in Kuje, a locality within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The police reported that the operation led to the apprehension of the suspects, although further details regarding the circumstances of the kidnapping and the investigation have not been disclosed. The recovery of Oluwadamilola Adedayo's body has raised concerns about the ongoing issue of kidnapping in the region. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the case and the activities of the suspects involved.

Reported by Punch.