Ondo: Police Arrest Two Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Cut-To-Size Guns

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered two cut-to-size guns during routine stop-and-search operations at different locations in the state.

The suspects, identified as Bamidele Oliver, 32, and Levis Prince, 35, were reportedly arrested over their alleged involvement in criminal activities and violent crimes.

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The Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed the arrests, attributing the operation to the efforts of operatives from the ‘B’ Division Surveillance Patrol Team and the Okuta Elerinla Division.

According to Jimoh, the arrests demonstrate the command’s commitment to intelligence-led and proactive policing, as well as its responsibility to protect lives and property.

He stated that the suspects had admitted ownership of the recovered weapons, adding that investigations had been intensified to determine how the firearms were obtained and the operations for which they were allegedly intended.

Jimoh said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to rid Ondo State of armed robbers and other criminal elements.

He also disclosed that the police were working to apprehend another suspect who reportedly fled during the operation.

The command reiterated its commitment to tackling criminal activities and maintaining security across the state.