The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 99 suspects for criminal offences bordering on armed robbery, burglary, theft, cultism, and other related crimes during a multi-agency raid across different parts of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Jimoh stated that the arrests were made through a joint security effort involving the police, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on February 8.
He noted that the suspects were apprehended at identified black spots and criminal hideouts.
He added, “The intelligence-led raid operation targeted identified criminal hideouts, black spots, and flashpoints across several parts of the state known for criminal activities.
“The coordinated operation resulted in the arrest of 99 suspects linked to offences such as armed robbery, burglary, theft, cultism, and other related crimes.
“During the operation, several items suspected to have been used for criminal activities, as well as suspected stolen properties and other incriminating exhibits, were recovered from the suspects.”
The PPRO added that the suspects were undergoing profiling and that those found culpable would be charged in court.
He further said the state Commissioner of Police commended the professionalism of the security officers involved in the operation.
“The CP further reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven policing and joint security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and maintaining law and order across Ondo State.
“He once again warned criminal elements to desist from engaging in unlawful activities within the state, stressing that Ondo State will not serve as a haven for criminals, as security agencies will continue to intensify operations to identify, track, and decisively deal with offenders regardless of where they operate or attempt to hide.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue supporting security agencies with timely, credible, and actionable information, as community cooperation remains vital in sustaining the prevailing peace and security in the state,” the statement added.
It was reported on Friday that the command arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to a violent attack along Liberty Avenue in Ilu-Abo that led to the death of a resident and the abduction of a woman.
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Jimoh said the suspects were arrested following intelligence reports that they were lodging in a hotel behind Ado Garage in Akure.