Ondo: Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover cut-to-size guns

Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command with two cut-to-size guns recovered.

The suspects were arrested at different locations in the state during routine stop-and-search operations following their alleged involvement in criminal activities and violent crimes.

The identities of the suspects were identified as Bamidele Oliver, 32 and Levis Prince, 35.

While disclosing the arrest of the suspects, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abayomi Jimoh, said thearrest was made possible by operatives of the ‘B’ Division Surveillance Patrol Team and Okuta Elerinla Division.

According to Jimoh, the development has further reinforced the commitment of the command to intelligence and proactive policing as well as the protection of lives and property.

The police spokesperson maintained with the suspects admitting to the ownership of the weapon, the investigation has been intensified on how the arms were procured and the intended operations.

While attributing the arrest of the suspects to the resolve of the command to rid the state of armed robbers and other criminal elements, Jimoh stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend a fleeing suspect, who took to his heels during the operation.