The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the recent killings of two people during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in the state.
Thefrontrank reports that the incident happened in Idanre Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, in Akure on Saturday said the arrest followed a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation.
“The attack resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, injuries to three people, and the destruction of property.
“This prompted the Commissioner of Police to immediately directed an intensive intelligence-driven manhunt to track down all individuals connected to the violence.
“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Police Division executed coordinated operations at strategic locations, culminating in the arrest of the suspects.
“The suspects, all men are: Adewusi, 38; Dele, 28; Akinkurole, 38; Victor, 30; Abbas, 30; Michael, 35 and Jolojolo, 36; Ifedayo, 38; Olamilekan, 25; Emmanuel, 25; Sunday, 49; Michael, 55 and Monday, 25.
“The suspects are currently in police custody and have made useful statements which is aiding ongoing investigations.
“The command is diligently working to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the attack, identify any additional collaborators, and determine the specific roles played by each suspect,” he said.
Jimoh reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring that those responsible for the violence were brought to book.
