Police in Ondo arrest suspects and recover exhibits
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended hundreds of suspects for various crimes. Adebowale Lawal, the state Commissioner of Police, shared details of the arrests and the types of offences involved. The police also recovered numerous exhibits and rescued kidnap victims. Residents have been urged to support security efforts with timely information.
What we know
- The police arrested 286 suspects for offences such as kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, rape, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms.
- 75 exhibits were recovered from the suspects during the operations.
- Adebowale Lawal said the arrests were made possible by intelligence-led policing and community collaboration.
- Eight kidnap victims were rescued in the process.
- The police have advised religious leaders to suspend night worship activities due to security concerns.
