Three suspects have been arrested in Ilorin for alleged vandalism and armed robbery linked to a criminal syndicate operating in the metropolis.
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command’s Violent Crimes Response Unit made the arrest in the early hours of Tuesday, May 27, following sustained surveillance and credible intelligence.
The operation targeted suspicious movements around the Tanke area, following public complaints about criminal activities along the Asa Dam/Dangote Road axis.
Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi said the suspects are believed to be part of a wider network involved in vandalizing government-installed solar light infrastructure and carrying out armed robberies in key locations across Ilorin.
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Recovered items include two locally made pistols, pliers, and various suspected hard drugs believed to have been used in their operations.
Adeyemi added that further intelligence-led efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other members of the syndicate, as well as those receiving stolen items.
Kwara State Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo commended the proactive work of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, noting that the success reflects the command’s commitment to maintaining security in identified flashpoints.
He assured residents that no criminal element would be allowed to operate freely in the state.
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