Mr Adebowale Lawal, Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, said this during a news conference on Thursday in Akure.

Lawal explained that the suspects were identified as Adekunle Prosper (male, 56), Ojo Olumide (male, 39), Tope Kolawole (male, 40), Ahmed Salihu (male, 40), Bolaji Adebowale (male, 46), and Gbadebo Abidemi (female, 43).

According to him, intelligence uncovered that the suspects had recently rented an apartment in the Oke-Odu Area of Akure, which they used as a base for their activities.

Lawal, who said that the arrest was made on April 15, said the achievement followed credible and actionable intelligence received by the command regarding the activities of a suspected criminal syndicate operating along state lines.

“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, operatives were strategically deployed to the identified location, where the suspects were apprehended before they could execute their planned attack,” he said.

He said that a thorough search of the scene and subsequent operation at the suspects’ apartment resulted in the recovery of a cache of items including 217 bottles, bags of sugar and criminal charms.

“Other items include 17 mobile phones, the sum of N187,000, two HP laptops, eight slings, one knife, an external hard drive, two identity cards, one National Identity Number (NIN) card, two motorcycles, among others.

“Preliminary assessments indicate that some of these materials were intended for the construction of explosive devices, while others may have been used to facilitate coordinated criminal activities.

“Findings reveal that the group actively engaged in assembling IEDs allegedly intended for deployment on government infrastructures, with indications that their operations may extend beyond the state capital to other parts of the country.

“Notably, a document mapping out potential target locations was also recovered, suggesting a premeditated and coordinated plan.

“The timely intervention of the police undoubtedly averted what could have resulted in significant loss of lives and widespread destruction of property,” he said.

Lawal, who condemned the act, advised house owners and property managers to carry out thorough background checks on prospective tenants before renting out their apartments to prevent such premises from being used as criminal hideouts or operational bases.

Source: NAN

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SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Head, Media and Public Relations of the command, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Akure.

Aidamenbor, who explained that the two suspects, aged 22 and 38, committed the offences on March 13 and April 13, said they were arrested at different places in the state.

“In two separate cases, one Emeka Chidi Innocent, a farmer aged 22, raped a 13-year-old girl on March 3.

“Chidi (suspect) has since been on the run until he was tracked and arrested at Idanre, in Idanre Local Government Area of the state.

”Also, Ayodele John, a tiler aged 38, defiled a 15-year-old minor in her parents’ house in Akure on April 13 and was arrested on April 14.

“Both suspects have made confessional statements and will be charged to court to serve as deterrent to others,” he said.

Aidamenbor, therefore, called on parents and members of the public on the need for proper profiling and checks on their artisans.

“Parental duties should not be outsourced. In these cases, both suspects are known to the victims and their parents” he said.

Source: NAN

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It was gathered that the gunmen, numbering about five, invaded the farm, killed the poultry farm owner and her daughter who was at work with others.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in Ondo State, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Friday in Akure, said two persons were rescued alive.

“The Police Command in Ondo State strongly condemns the heinous violent incident at Igushin via Ala, Akure, which led to the tragic loss of two innocent lives.

“While two victims were successfully rescued through a swift and coordinated operation, the command expresses deep sorrow over the unfortunate deaths recorded.

“The command assures the people that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure security of lives and property while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.

Jimoh, who reiterated command’s commitment to bring those responsible to justice, urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and useful information.

Source: NAN

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Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commander, who disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Akure, said 19 of the suspects were apprehended for breaking of law and order.

Adeleye also said two of the suspects were arrested for rape, while three suspects, who were arrested for human trafficking, defrauded a victim of 1.4 million Cedes.

“The victim, who was defrauded under the pretext of bringing someone from Togo to Nigeria to help her secure a Canadian visa, was held hostage for about two weeks before she managed to escape.

“She reported the matter at the Amotekun office and when operatives followed up, they were able to recover the money and the passports, which were returned to her, while she has been reunited with her family,” he said.

Adeleye, therefore, said criminal activities had reduced significantly, especially with the enforcement of the ban on night-time use of commercial motorcyclists (Okada).

The commander, who explained that sensitisation was ongoing to ensure full compliance, said the government had extended the registration period of Okada by seven days to allow riders to comply.

‎”So far, over 120 motorcycles have been impounded across the 18 local government areas for violating the ban. Enforcement continues while defaulters will be sanctioned according to the law.

‎”Additionally, about 14,000 Okada have registered across the 18 local government areas, and the registration process is still ongoing,” he said.

Source: NAN

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DSP Jimoh Kazeem, the command’s  spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Thursday in Akure, said it was only the Ipele Divisional Police Headquarters that was attacked and razed.

“The command clarifies that, contrary to reports circulating on social media, no church was attacked during the incident.

“According to preliminary reports, at about 9:41 p.m., a group of armed men numbering between 20 and 30 invaded the police station, firing assault rifles and deploying dynamite.

“The attackers set the station ablaze, leading to the destruction of the building and several exhibits. However, no life was lost in the attack as of the time of this report.

“Upon receipt of the report, a joint patrol comprising the Police, Military, Civil Defence, and other non-state actors promptly mobilised to the scene,” he said.

The spokesperson, however, said the attackers had already carried out the act before their arrival.

Kazeem also said the Commissioner of Police (CP) strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a tragic and reprehensible act against the peace and security of Ondo State.

According to him, the CP urges the public to remain calm and assures that the situation is firmly under control.

“Consequently, the CP has the immediate deployment of additional operational assets, including tactical teams, Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) units,

“Police Mobile Force personnel are also deployed to the area while the situation is under control.

“A coordinated manhunt for the attackers is currently underway. Further developments will be communicated in due course,” he said.

Source: NAN

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DSP Jimoh Kazeem, the command’s spokesperson, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday night in Akure, said personnel and officers had been deployed to the community.

“Yes I can confirm to you that there is an attack this night at Ipele community but the Commissioner of Police (CP)  has ordered the deployment of officers, including the tactical teams to the community.

“The gunmen only burnt a Police station but the church was not burnt. Meanwhile, the command will provide more details after proper briefing,” he said.

It was also gathered that the attackers numbering about 20, stormed the community around 10 p.m., shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee their homes for safety.

One of the eyewitnesses, who pleaded anonymity, said the assailants targeted the police facility in the community, which was eventually razed during the attack.

“It was a terrorist attack. The attackers numbering about 20, came into Ipele community in commando style and began to shoot sporadically before attacking the Police Divisional Station in Ipele.

“It was a serious incident because many of us had to flee into the bush. The sounds from the attack was terrifying, and none of us could withstand it,” he said.

The eyewitness said the motive for the attack was not known.

Source: NAN

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Spokesperson for the command, CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday in Akure.

“Seven people were abducted and investigation is ongoing. Update on the incident will be provided soon,” Odunlami said.

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A family member of one of the victims, who pleaded anonymity, said they were abducted on Saturday night while returning from a South-South state to Akure.

“The assailants ambushed the travellers, forcing them out of their commercial vehicle, which was later found abandoned by the roadside, prompting other motorists to raise the alarm,” the source said.

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Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the State Commander of the  Amotekun Corps, made the disclosure while parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Akure.

Adeleye said that the suspects, including four alleged kidnappers, were arrested in different parts of the state.

He said that the suspected kidnappers and other gang members still on the run had for long been terrorising  villagers in Ikakumo-Akoko.

“We also arrested a major member of a syndicate that specialises in killing commercial motorcycle riders, after robbing them.

“We went as far as Kogi and Edo, before we were able to track and arrest the suspect, who is here on parade.

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“He has confessed to stealing so many motorcycles in the last five years in Akure, Ogbese and Uso .

“He said he has lost count of the number of motorcycles stolen, and after dispossessing their owners of them, dismantles them, and takes the parts out of the state in pieces,” the commander said.

Adeleye said that the command’s personnel also arrested five suspects who specialise in stealing household equipment and foodstuffs.

Equally arrested were suspects, who allegedly broke into a shop and stole mattresses, which were sold between N5000 and N10,000.

The commander further said that the recent establishment of the Amotekun Rangers had yielded positive results as some suspected criminals had been arrested in forests bordering the state with Edo and Kogi.

Source: NAN

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The stolen vehicle is a Toyota Camry, often referred to as Big Daddy.

The registration number is LSR 68 GS.

The vehicle is painted with gold colour and has the following specifications:

Engine No: 2AZ7134122 and Chasis number 4TIBE32K12U050455.

The vehicle was stolen at its usual car park in front of Plot/ Block BM inside the Afunbiowo Estate by the fourth gate of the Estate.

Any information that may lead to the recovery of the vehicle should kindly be reported to the nearest Police Station.

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The driver, Olorunfemi Tope, had in an accident killed one person and injured others along Ijoka Road in Akure.

The driver was subsequently mobbed to death and the video of the incident shared on the internet.

SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, Police spokesperson in the state, told newsmen on Monday in Akure that the seven people were arrested in connection with the incident.

According to Odunlami-Omisanya, out of the seven, Amos Victor, Boboye Ismail, Olatunji Samuel and Farotimi Pelumi, were the principal suspects.

He said that they were among those captured in the video attacking the deceased.

He said that the suspects would be taken to court on charges of arson and murder, after the conclusion of investigation.

“We have said it without number that jungle justice is illegal and against the law.

“When there is an accident our focus is how to rescue the victims by taking them to nearest hospitals for first aid and never take laws into our hands.

“It’s wrong for anybody to snip the life of anybody; we should allow the law to take its course, because it’s not in anybody’s place to kill anyone,” the spokesperson said.

Source: NAN

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