ONDO POLICE ARREST OVER 200 SUSPECTED CRIMINALS, RECOVER FIREARMS, STOLEN VEHICLES
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of more than 200 suspected criminals across the state in the last two months as part of intensified efforts to combat crime.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olayinka Ayanlade, the suspects were arrested for various offences including kidnapping, murder, rape, armed robbery, cultism, car and motorcycle theft, and fraudulent conversion of properties.
The Command’s achievements come under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal, who assumed office recently. Ayanlade disclosed that out of the 208 suspects arrested, 99 have been arraigned in court, while 35 convictions have already been secured.
Highlighting notable breakthroughs, the Police said all suspects involved in the killing of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, were arrested within 72 hours. Similarly, within five days, operatives apprehended a commercial motorcyclist who also worked as an informant for kidnappers in the abduction of a university staff member, alongside his gang.
The Command also recovered 25 firearms, including prohibited rifles, cut-to-size locally made pistols, and a Beretta pistol, as well as 12 stolen vehicles from criminal syndicates.
While stressing that security is a collective responsibility, Ayanlade urged residents to remain vigilant, provide actionable intelligence, and avoid aiding or conspiring with criminal elements.
“The disturbing cases of some okada riders and other indigenous individuals conniving with criminals in kidnapping and other violent crimes underscore the need for sustained community-police partnership. All hands must remain on deck to rid Ondo State of criminality and ensure a safer society for all,” he said.
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