The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has apprehended a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin.
Arrest and Investigation
The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, made this announcement on Sunday, June 14, 2026, while addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters in Ilorin. Mohammed stated that the arrest followed an intensive investigation into the victim’s disappearance.
According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Ayoola Michael Shola, the victim left his residence on June 7, 2026, to inspect an electrical installation project but failed to return home, causing concern among family members. The matter was reported to the NSCDC Tracking Unit on June 11, 2026, after efforts to reach him proved unsuccessful.
Ransom Demands
Shortly after the victim’s disappearance, his family began receiving ransom demands of N2 million from his mobile phone. The family later raised and paid N120,000 based on instructions from the caller.
Following a sustained intelligence-led investigation, including digital tracking and analysis of financial transactions linked to the victim’s account, operatives successfully traced and arrested the suspect.
Confession and Details of the Crime
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted knowing the deceased, whom he previously worked with as an assistant in electrical installation services. He further disclosed that a disagreement between them led to a personal grievance.
The suspect reportedly lured the victim to an uncompleted building in the Kangile, Kunlende area of Ilorin under the guise of inspecting a new electrical project. He confessed to attacking and killing the victim at the scene and subsequently dispossessing him of his mobile phone and SIM card, which were later used to contact the victim’s family for ransom.
Discovery of Remains
In the course of the investigation, the suspect led operatives to the crime scene, where a shallow grave suspected to contain the victim’s remains was discovered. The victim’s mobile phone and SIM card were also recovered from his possession.
The command disclosed that investigations are ongoing, after which the suspect will be transferred to the appropriate security agency for further investigation.
Commitment to Public Safety
Commandant Abbas assured the people of Kwara State that the NSCDC remains committed to protecting lives and property and will continue to work tirelessly with other security agencies to rid the state of criminal elements. He urged the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
