The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected armed robber in Abusoro, Akure South Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, Abayomi Jimoh, said the suspect, Idowu Babayemi, was apprehended during a routine patrol by police operatives within the Onimalu axis of the state.
Jimoh in a statement on Tuesday explained that upon sighting the suspect, a search was conducted after which a locally made pistol was found in his possession.
He disclosed that credible intelligence received by the command aided in the arrest of the suspect following weeks of surveillance.
The command’s spokesperso stated that the suspect would be charged to court after investigations.
“The successful operation further demonstrates the command’s proactive and intelligence-driven policing strategy targeted at curbing armed robbery, illegal arms proliferation and other criminal activities across the state.
“The Commissioner of Police commended the officers involved in the operation for their vigilance, professionalism and dedication to duty,” Jimoh disclosed.
