commercial motorcyclist, Benson Alaba, has been arrested, for allegedly aiding a kidnapping gang in the abduction of a lecturer

[Augusta]

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a commercial motorcyclist, Benson Alaba, 45, of Akungba-Akoko, for allegedly aiding a kidnapping gang in the abduction of Mr. Omoniyi Samuel Eleyinmi, a lecturer at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

Omoniyi was abducted on August 4, 2025 and later released after reported payment of ransom.

The lecturer is said to be receiving treatment at the university health centre.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

According to the PPRO, Alaba who regularly conveyed the victim to work, allegedly exploited his familiarity with the lecturer to monitor his movements.

 

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Unfortunately most of these vehicles they use in carrying out most of their crimes are also used either by them or others for public transport.