ONDO: POLICE NAB INTERSTATE ROBBERS, RECOVER AK-47, BERETTA PISTOL

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspected interstate armed robbers over the weekend, who have been in the state and Lagos State.

The syndicate was nabbed during a stop and search operation by police operatives while travelling in
a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV, during which one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition, one English-made Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition, one UTC axe and one iron cutter were discovered.

While briefing newsmen on the arrest of the suspect, the commissioner of police in the state
Felix Ohagwu identified the suspects as Promise Daniel, 34; Ifeanyi Umahi, 29; and Adaramoye Abayomi, 37.

According to Ohagwu, the arrest was made in connection with an armed robbery case initially reported on 14th June, 2026, at Iju Division, Ita-Ogbolu, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, adding that the suspects have been on the command’s watchlist.

He said, “The Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained offensive against violent crime with the arrest of three suspected members of a notorious interstate armed robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of armed robbery operations across Ondo and Lagos States.

“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, the operatives intercepted the suspects while they were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV (ash colour).

“During interrogation, the suspects made useful confessional statements regarding the ownership of the recovered weapons and other criminal activities.

“The information provided is currently assisting investigators in tracking down other fleeing members of the gang and uncovering the full extent of their operations.”