Police Arrests Suspected kidnappers In Ogun
Officers of the Ogun State Police Command, on Sunday said it arrested two suspected kidnappers and three suspected robbers along Lagos‑Ibadan expressway and in Agbado in Ifo Local Government Area respectively.
Muyiwa Adejobi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, who made this known to newsmen said the suspected kidnappers attempted to kidnap two children, Damilola Folorunsho, 6 and Olaitan Folorunsho, 5 at Agbado Road, Dalemo Agbado in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
According to him, the suspects were reported by the grandfather of the children, adding that when they were arrested and questioned about their mission in the area, they could not give any satisfactory explanation.
In another development, the force spokesman said three suspected robbers were arrested by police officers attached to Ibafo Division and the state's Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).
"The suspects arrested on the bridge, who have been terrorising commuters and road users in the axis, have confessed to the crime and they include Christopher Abuo, Nwanorim Ukachukwu and Ali Segun. All are adults and have been detained at the SARS office for further investigation" he said.
"As at the time of the arrest, the police could get only one locally made pistol, some ammunition and police and military wears (the ones they use for their robbery operations) with them.
"The suspects are assisting the police to recover their cache and apprehend other fleeing members of the robbery gang as soon as possible.
"The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ikemefuna Okoye, while commending the officers said the command, with the operation order, would constantly raid black spots and patrol major highways and dangerous routes in all nooks and crannies of Ogun State including riverine areas to checkmate the excesses of men of the under world.
"The suspects will soon be transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta for investigation.
"The command will always appreciate the members of the public who have seen or perceived policing as a collective and/or civic responsibility for their support and commitment in achieving effective policing of the state.
"He, however, assured them of the commands readiness and preparedness to get Ogun State rid of criminals and provide adequate security for lives and property in the Gateway State" Adejobi said.
Source: Legit.ng
