Armed robbery suspect arrested while attacking students in their hostels in Ogun

An armed theft suspect recognized as Sodiq Yahaya was on March 10 arrested by males of Ogun state police command whereas finishing up a theft operation on the pupil’s hostel at Ipara Remo in Remo north native authorities space of the state.

The suspect was arrested following a misery name acquired by the DPO Isara divisional headquarters, that armed robbers numbering about six have invaded the scholars’ hostel located in Ipara Remo.

Upon the misery name, the DPO Isara division, CSP Shobiyi Oluwatoshin, rapidly mobilised his males at the side of native vigilante males and moved to the scene. On sighting the policemen, the hoodlums opened hearth on them, and the policemen retaliated. On the finish of the encounter, the robbers who’ve sustained various levels of gunshots accidents took to their heels and escaped to the bush.

Whereas the policemen have been tracing them within the bush, Sodiq Yahaya was seen mendacity down with gunshot damage and he was promptly arrested.

Confirming the incident, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of the state police command, stated the suspect has given helpful info to the police regarding their previous theft operations in and round Shagamu space. He confessed that his gang at all times goal college students’ hostel for his or her operation as a result of college students particularly females are straightforward to rob.

In the meantime, the commissioner of police, CP Lanre Bankole has directed that the suspect be transferred to the state felony investigation and intelligence division for discreet investigation. He additionally ordered a large manhunt for the remaining members of the gang. The CP has appealed to members of the general public particularly hospital and conventional healers to inform the police if anybody with gunshot damage is seen of their space.