The suspects: Ahmed Isiaha, Sunday Ajibola and Jimoh Wahab were arrested on March13, 2023, following a distress call received at Ewekoro divisional headquarters, that a four-man robbery gang has invaded Apomu Community in Ewekoro Local Council of the state, dispossessing members of the community of their belongings.
According to the police, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ewekoro division, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Jacob Olayemi, upon the distress call, quickly mobilised his patrol team and moved to the scene.
“On sighting the policemen, the hoodlums took to their heels, but they were hotly chased and with assistance from members of the community, three among them were arrested.
“Recovered from them are; one locally fabricated double barrel pistol, five live cartridges, one expended cartridge, one Bajaj motorcycle with registration number TTN 975 VU, one TVS motorcycle with registration number JBD 353 W and some criminal charms,” the police added.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba, has directed that the suspects be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.
