“After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects, and all 48 individuals have been duly released this morning,” SP Ejinre-Adeyemi stated.
The Kwara State Police Command has released 48 men who were arrested in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, after they were profiled and found not to have any criminal links.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejinre-Adeyemi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the arrests were based on credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer in Oke-Ode.
According to her, operatives of the command, working alongside vigilantes attached to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), intercepted the suspects along the Alade–Oreke axis while they were riding in clusters on 14 motorcycles.
“During the operation, 43 mobile phones and other personal effects were recovered from the suspects. All individuals underwent detailed criminal intelligence analysis and profiling, while their mobile devices were subjected to forensic examination,” the statement explained.
She added that the forensic checks included extraction of call records, communication trails, transaction history, and geo-location mapping to determine possible connections to kidnapping, banditry, or other organized crimes.
“After exhaustive technical profiling and background checks, no incriminating evidence or criminal affiliations were established against the suspects, and all 48 individuals have been duly released this morning,” SP Ejinre-Adeyemi stated.
The spokesperson assured residents that the operation was conducted professionally, with strict respect for human rights and investigative procedures.
“This outcome underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to act swiftly on intelligence while ensuring that innocent citizens are not unjustly criminalized,” she said.
The command urged the people of Kwara State to remain calm, vigilant, and to continue sharing credible information with security agencies to aid in the fight against crime.
