APPRENTICE ABDUCTS, KILLS 60-YEAR-OLD ELECTRICIAN IN KWARA
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Mujeeb, over the alleged abduction and killing of a 60-year-old electrician, Olarewaju Afolabi, in Ilorin.
The State Commandant, Abbas Mohammed, disclosed this on Sunday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin on the outcome of an extensive investigation into the victim’s disappearance.
According to the command, Afolabi left his residence on June 7, 2026, to inspect an electrical installation project but did not return home, prompting concern among family members.
Mohammed said, “The matter was subsequently reported to the NSCDC Tracking Unit on June 11, 2026, after efforts to reach him proved unsuccessful.”
Shortly after the victim’s disappearance, his family reportedly began receiving ransom demands of ₦2 million from his mobile phone. The family later raised and paid ₦120,000 based on instructions from the caller.
Following sustained intelligence-led investigations, including digital tracking and analysis of financial transactions linked to the victim’s account, operatives successfully traced and arrested the suspect.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted knowing the deceased, with whom he had previously worked with as an assistant in electrical installation services.
He further disclosed that a disagreement between them led to a personal grievance,” Mohammed said.
He added, “The suspect reportedly lured the victim to an uncompleted building located in the Kangile, Kulende area of Ilorin under the guise of inspecting a new electrical project.
“He further 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.”
In the course of the investigation, the suspect led operatives to the scene of the crime, 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 stated that investigations are still ongoing, adding that the suspect will be handed over to the appropriate security agency for further necessary action upon completion of the process.
Abbas assured residents of Kwara State that the NSCDC remains committed to safeguarding lives and property and will continue collaborating with other security agencies to combat criminal activities across the state.
He also called on members of the public to stay alert and support security efforts by providing timely and credible information to relevant authorities.
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