Security agencies arrest 99 suspects in Ondo coordinated raid
A joint operation by security agencies in Ondo State led to the arrest of 99 suspects involved in various criminal activities. The effort included the Police Command, Nigerian Army, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, among others. According to spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the raid targeted criminal hideouts and resulted in the recovery of stolen items and incriminating exhibits. Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal praised the collaboration and emphasized ongoing efforts to combat crime in the state.
What happened
- DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the operation involved multiple agencies, including the Police, Army, and Civil Defence Corps.
- The raid focused on known criminal hotspots across Ondo State, resulting in the arrest of 99 suspects linked to offences like armed robbery, burglary, theft, and cultism.
- Several items believed to be used for criminal activities, as well as suspected stolen property, were recovered during the operation.
- The arrested suspects are being screened and profiled, with those found culpable to be charged in court.
- Commissioner Adebowale Lawal commended the professionalism of the agencies and reiterated the commitment to intelligence-driven policing and joint operations.
