The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Jonah Onah, terrorising the Olomore area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a telephone conversation.
According to Odutola, the suspect was arrested following credible intelligence that led to a raid of a criminal hideout in the area.
She said, “The Divisional Police Officer of the Lafenwa Division successfully apprehended a notorious criminal, Jonah Onah, on October 23, 2024, at 9:50 PM during a raid operation based on reliable intelligence.
“Onah was apprehended at Olomore, an area known for criminal activities. He is believed to be part of a criminal group specializing in offences such as theft and pickpocketing.”
She added that during the arrest, exhibits such as a decoy gun and a jackknife were recovered from the suspect.
The PPRO added that efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the robbery syndicate.
“The police recovered a decoy gun and a jackknife from him.
“Ongoing discreet investigations aim to apprehend other members of this syndicate,” Odutola concluded.