The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers.
A press release by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, in Ilorin, the state capital, mentioned a cut-to-size single barrel gun used within the alleged operation and one android cellphone had been recovered from the suspects.
They had been recognized as John Ndubusi Nbakogu, Toheeb Suleiman and Bolakale Quadir, aka Adaka.
Ejire mentioned on March 2 at about 0630hrs in Oko-Erin space of Ilorin, a misery name was acquired detailing an armed theft incident involving the forceful dispossession of a citizen’s property.
“The sufferer, whose id is withheld for safety causes, was attacked by three armed males whereas he was attending to his traps. Through the ordeal, the sufferer was robbed of his Infinix Observe 11 handset, valued N150,000,” she added.
The spokesperson mentioned the swift response of the command’s officers led to the arrest of the primary suspect shortly after the incident.
“Subsequently, investigation led to the identification and arrest of two different suspects. Moreover, a reduce to dimension single barrel gun, believed to have been used in the course of the operation, was recovered from one of many suspects,” Ejire additional said.
“By investigation, it was found that the suspects are certainly liable for the heinous act perpetrated towards the complainant.”
The spokesperson mentioned the suspects will probably be arraigned in courtroom to face prosecution, urging members of the general public to proceed cooperating with legislation enforcement companies by offering well timed and related info that might help within the prevention and detection of crime.
The state Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, has reassured the general public of the unwavering dedication of the command to making sure the security and safety of residents.
“Kwara State will not be a place of dwelling for crime/prison components. We are going to spare no effort in bringing perpetrators of crime to justice whereas sustaining legislation and order in our communities,” he mentioned.
