Police Launch Probe Into Death Of Newborn Baby Found Dead In Well Two Days After Going Missing In Ilorin

The police have launched a probe into the death of a two-month-old baby, Adam Tahiru, who was found dead in a well in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

Eight people have since been arrested in connection with the case while the police have promised a thorough investigation.

Presiding over the press conference held at the police headquarters, Ilorin on Saturday which was attended by journalists including Team@orientactualmags.com, the state police chief, Mr. Adekimi Ojo, a Commissioner of Police, noted that the incident happened on May 25, 2025, while assuring that the state police command will ensure that justice is served in the case.

‘At about 2200hrs, one Aishat Tahiru of No. 9 Maiduku area, Zango, Ilorin, reported the disturbing case of a missing child at the Kulende Police Station.

 She stated that at about 2130hrs, while observing her evening prayers, she left her two-month-old baby, Adam Tahiru on the sofa in her room. Shortly after, she instructed her daughter, Mariam, to check on the baby, but to her dismay, the child was nowhere to be found. An alarm was immediately raised, prompting neighbors to conduct a search around the vicinity. Despite their efforts, the baby could not be found.

The matter was subsequently escalated and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ilorin on the 27th of May, 2025, for in-depth investigation. Tragically, during the course of the investigation, the lifeless body of baby Adam Tahiru was discovered in a well within the same community.

Following intelligence gathering and preliminary findings, eight (8) suspects were arrested and are currently undergoing rigorous interrogation at the State CID. Investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as developments unfold. The Command assures the public that every effort is being made to ensure that justice is served in this heartbreaking case’ he added.

The police chief also disclosed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a farmhand in Taberu Village, Okuta District, Baruten Local Government while the third person involved in the dastardly act is currently at large.

‘On the 19th of May, 2025 at about 0630hrs, one Halidu Yakubu of Taberu Village, Okuta District, Baruten Local Government, reported the suspicious disappearance of a farmhand, Gunu (surname yet to be confirmed) at the Okuta Divisional Police Headquarters.

He noted that Gunu,who had been working for him, was last seen on the 29th of April, 2025. On the 18th of May, 2025, while passing through the farmland of one Haruna

Umar, the complainant observed that Haruna was digging the earth in a suspicious manner. Upon inquiry, Haruna Umar made a startling confession — he was in the process of exhuming the decomposing body of the said Gunu, disclosing that he had killed and buried him on the same farmland. Following the report, cops promptly carried out the arrest of Haruna Umar and one of his accomplices, Aminu Gona.

The case was immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ilorin for a thorough investigation. Upon interrogation, both suspects voluntarily confessed and disclosed their roles in the gruesome act.

 They also mentioned a third accomplice, called Focuse, who is currently at large. Investigative efforts are being intensified to apprehend him. The tools used in committing the murder — a hoe and a stick — have been recovered as exhibits. The suspects will soon face charges after the conclusion of the ongoing discreet investigation’ he submitted.

Five people have also been arrested in connection with abduction cases in the state and they were picked up in Oreke axis of Kwara South while efforts are being made to ensure that those who were recently abducted there regain their freedom.

The police commissioner noted that the suspects arrested include Abdullahi Mani, Mohammed Bande ,Dan-Gora Abu a.k.a. Kachalla Soho, Babuga Umar and Abubakar Ibrahim

‘On the 16th of May, 2025, at approximately 1800hrs, the Divisional Police Headquarters Oreke received actionable intelligence from a credible source indicating that a group of armed assailants had launched a violent attack on the farmland of one Alhaji Kazeem.

During the assault, the victim was fatally shot, and two of his sons were forcefully abducted and taken to an undisclosed location by the attackers. Upon receipt of the distress information, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) of the Command promptly activated a coordinated response, mobilizing tactical operatives in conjunction with local vigilantes.

 A well-planned combing operation was executed, leveraging community intelligence and terrain familiarity, which led to the successful apprehension of five male suspects directly linked to the heinous act.

Preliminary investigation revealed a well-orchestrated kidnapping-for-ransom syndicate. Interrogation of the suspects is ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to secure the safe rescue of the abducted victims and to apprehend any additional fleeing conspirators. The case remains under active investigation, and further developments will be communicated in due course’ he said.

Also, Yakubu Garba, who has been on the police watch list, has been arrested and taken into custody while one AK-47 Rifle and five Live Ammunition were recovered from him.

‘On the 7th of May, 2025, at about 1400hrs, the Kwara State Police Command received credible and actionable intelligence indicating the presence of one Yakubu Garba — a notorious kidnap kingpin and long-standing fugitive on the Police watch list — in the Ajase-Ipo axis of the state.

In a swift and coordinated response, the Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS) of the Criminal Investigation Department activated a tactical deployment team, leveraging covert approach and operational precision to track the suspect’s movement.

The team, acting on real-time situational analysis, closed in on the suspect’s location and carried out his arrest without any incident. A search conducted at the point of arrest led to the recovery of one (1) AK-47 assault rifle and five (5) rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition — indicative of his readiness for violent engagement and confirming his continued involvement in organized kidnapping and armed criminality.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect had been actively coordinating a network of armed abductors across multiple locations within and beyond the state.

The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing clampdown on criminal syndicates threatening public safety and internal security. Charges have been preferred against the suspect while further investigations continue to dismantle his wider network’ CP Ojo submitted

Four people; Danjuma Abubakar, Alkassim Abubakar , Mohammed Ibrahim , Mohammed Awal  have also been arrested for robbery while items including industrial oxygen gas cylinders, and motorcycles were recovered from them.

‘On the 29th of May, 2025, at about 0320hrs, the command received credible intelligence concerning a robbery in progress at the residence of one Abdulrazak Dotunji, located in Oke-Odo area, Tanke, Ilorin.

 Promptly responding to the distress call, cops from F Division, mobilized to the scene of the incident. Upon arrival, three suspects — Danjuma Abubakar, Alkassim Abubakar, and Mohammed Ibrahim — were arrested at the crime scene, while others fled. In a coordinated Stop-and-Search operation conducted at about 0430hrs at Sanrab Junction, near the University of Ilorin axis, another suspect, Mohammed Awal, was apprehended, while one more suspect escaped arrest.

Items recovered from the suspects include:

i. One Bajaj motorcycle (used for escape)

ii. Large quantities of electrical cables

iii. One knife (used as a weapon)

iv. One pliers

v. Two carpenter-grade electric smoothing machines

vi. One manual smoother

vii. Two industrial oxygen gas cylinders

All arrested suspects are currently in custody and have volunteered useful

information during preliminary interrogation.

Efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing accomplices and determine the origin and ownership of the recovered items. This successful operation is a testament to the commitment of the Kwara State Police Command to proactive policing, rapid response, and community safety.

 The Command remains resolute in its zero-tolerance stance on crime and calls on members of the public to continue to supply timely and credible information to the law enforcement agency. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses’ he said.

The police chief also noted that Kwara State Police Command remains fully aligned with the vision of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, which emphasizes professionalism, intelligence-led policing, and community engagement while restating commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents of the state.

The cops, he added, will continue to discharge their duties with integrity and diligence- Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you