21-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Kidnap and Murder of 61-year-old Electrical Technician in Ilorin

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 60-year-old electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin, Kwara State.

The State Commandant, Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, disclosed the development while briefing journalists at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Ilorin on June 14, 2026.

According to a statement issued 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, prompting concern among family members.

After several unsuccessful attempts to reach him, the case was reported to the NSCDC Tracking Unit on June 11.

Shortly after his disappearance, members of the victim’s family reportedly began receiving ransom demands of N2 million from his mobile phone.

The family later paid N120,000 following instructions allegedly given by the caller.

The NSCDC said intelligence-led investigations, including digital tracking and analysis of financial transactions linked to the victim’s account, eventually led operatives to the suspect.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime and admitted that he knew the deceased, having previously worked with him as an assistant in electrical installation services.

According to investigators, the suspect disclosed that a disagreement between him and the victim led to a personal grudge.

He allegedly lured the technician to an uncompleted building in the Kangile, Kunlende area of Ilorin under the pretense of inspecting a new electrical project.

The suspect further confessed to attacking and killing the victim before taking possession of his mobile phone and SIM card, which were allegedly used to contact the victim’s family and demand ransom.

During the investigation, the suspect reportedly led security operatives to the scene, where a shallow grave believed to contain the victim’s remains was discovered.

Authorities also recovered the victim’s mobile phone and SIM card from the suspect’s possession.

The NSCDC stated that investigations are still ongoing and that the suspect will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action upon completion of preliminary inquiries.

Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed reassured residents of Kwara State of the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.