{"id":170456,"date":"2025-07-20T20:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T19:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ogun-kidnapper-arrested-for-impersonating-soldier"},"modified":"2025-07-20T22:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T21:43:08","slug":"ogun-kidnapper-arrested-for-impersonating-soldier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/ogun-kidnapper-arrested-for-impersonating-soldier","title":{"rendered":"Ogun Kidnapper Arrested for Impersonating Soldier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapping ring leader, Wasiu Oloyede, in the Odo Pako area of Ota on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Oloyede, believed to be the mastermind behind a recent abduction incident in Alagbado, Lagos, had allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of a serving soldier.<\/p>\n<p>During the ordeal, the victim was dispossessed of his military uniform, identity card, ATM cards, and mobile phone. The soldier, however, managed to escape from captivity.<\/p>\n<p>Following the incident, Oloyede reportedly tried to impersonate a military personnel by donning the stolen uniform in an attempt to deceive a local vigilante operative.<\/p>\n<p>He allegedly made a move to seize the vigilante\u2019s dane gun during the encounter.<\/p>\n<p>His plan backfired as the vigilant security personnel raised an alarm, leading to his swift arrest by the police.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities say investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate.<\/p>\n<p>Oloyede remains in custody as law enforcement intensifies efforts to dismantle the criminal network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapping ring leader, Wasiu Oloyede, in the Odo Pako area of Ota on Sunday. Oloyede, believed to be the mastermind behind a recent abduction incident in Alagbado, Lagos, had allegedly orchestrated the kidnapping of a serving soldier. 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