The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered two cut-to-size guns during separate stop-and-search operations across the state.
The suspects, identified as Bamidele Oliver, 32, and Levis Prince, 35, were reportedly apprehended at different locations following their alleged involvement in criminal activities and violent crimes.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo State, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the arrests, attributing the operation to officers of the ‘B’ Division Surveillance Patrol Team and the Okuta Elerinla Division.
According to the police spokesperson, the arrests underscore the command’s commitment to intelligence-led and proactive policing aimed at curbing criminal activities and safeguarding lives and property across the state.
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Jimoh further disclosed that the suspects allegedly admitted ownership of the recovered firearms. He added that investigations had been intensified to determine how the weapons were obtained and the purpose for which they were intended.
The police command also confirmed that efforts were ongoing to apprehend another suspect who reportedly fled during the operation.
The command reiterated its determination to rid Ondo State of armed robbery and other criminal activities, while urging residents to support security agencies with credible information that could assist in preventing crime.
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