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Police Foil N22m Kidnap Plot, Arrest Two Togolese Nationals in Kwara

By [email protected] / 2026-07-16 / 1 min read

The Kwara State Police Command has foiled a N22 million kidnap and extortion plot, leading to the arrest of two Togolese nationals.

The suspects were apprehended in connection with an alleged conspiracy to kidnap and extort their target. Police said investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the plot.

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