Crime & Court

Ogun police nab two suspected armed robbers

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two armed robbers in the state after a robbery operation.

According to a statement by the police public relations officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects; Rasheed Ayinde (20years) and Matthew Oladipupo (33years,), were arrested when the Divisional Police Officer, Onipanu division CSP Bamidele Job was on routine patrol of his area with his men, and sighted the duo on a motorcycle.

“On sighting the policemen, they made an attempt to make a u-turn but they were stopped by the team who suspected their movements,” he said

He explained further that search was conducted on them and one locally made pistol and one live cartridge, as well as assorted charms, were recovered from them.

“On interrogation, they confessed been on their way to carry out robbery operation, the duo claimed to be living in Abeokuta, but they used to operate in Onipanu and Atan Ota area”, the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the suspects to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.

 

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