The Ondo State police have claimed the arrest of fourteen suspected armed robbers and kidnappers. A police statement alleged that the suspects had been terrorizing residents of the state capital, Akure, as well as surrounding towns.
The suspects, who were reportedly arrested after a tip-off from members of the public, were paraded at the police commands headquarters on Igbatoro Road in Akure. In recent months, residents of the state had seen a spike in armed robbery attacks.
The Ondo State Police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, revealed that the arrested suspects were part of a larger gang that had carried out incessant attacks all over the state. Mr. Eke said his command had received numerous complaints and distress calls from victims of armed robbery attacks.
A statement released by the commissioner disclosed that two men on a motorcycle robbed a couple, Rotimi and Iyaniwura Adedayo, at gun point and stole one Nokia handset, one wristwatch, a bunch of keys and some money. Mr. Adedayo was shot on his left leg as he struggled with the robbers.
Source :Sahara Reporters
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