A man who conspired with others to kidnap his father has been arrested.

According to the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Abiodun Odude  the kidnapping took place at Igboora in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area on May 17 at about 6 p.m.

The suspect confessed that he collected a share of less than N1 million from the ransom money received although he said that his father never offended him.

The suspect with his co conspirators will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Similarly, six suspects said to be involved in the kidnapping of popular Ibadan-based oil magnate and Chief Executive Officer of Bovas Oil and Gas Limited have also been arrested.

Items recovered from the suspects included firearms, nine vehicles, one motorcycle, N1.2 million, musical instruments, knife and phones.