Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested members of a suspected robbery gang notorious for terrorizing the Tanke area of Ilorin metropolis.
Details of the operation and arrest of the suspected three man robbery gang were disclosed to National moonlight in a phone conversation with the command’s public relations officer, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun (anipr).
The PPRO emphasized that the vigilance of a foot patrol team from the ‘F’ Division of the command paid off, leading to the arrest of one member (Olamide AbdulRaheem) of the suspected robbery gang along tanke Ilorin.
According to the PPRO, “upon interrogation, the suspect gave useful information and led the investigating officers to an uncompleted building, used as their den, where other suspected members of the gang were arrested.”
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She stated further that ” At the scene of arrest, one locally fabricated pistol, a small axe, a butcher’s knife and one dagger were recovered.”
The suspects have since been transferred to the Criminal investigation Department at the force headquarters, where further investigations continue.
The command Spokesperson reiterated the preparedness of the command at all times to safeguard lives and properties of the good people in Kwara State, while she called for the support of every citizen in the bid of the police command to rid the state of criminal elements.
