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The Ondo State Police Command has say arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising residents of Akure in recent times.
Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, in a statement, identified the suspects as: Amubieya Emmanuel , 26 and Ogunmola Akintola,26.
She said they were apprehended on February 25, 2025, by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in Ondo Town.
According to the PPRO, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects have been actively involved in series of robbery incidents in Akure since August 2024.
“Their modus operandi was targeting ladies who they pick at night, using a Toyota Camry, drive them to remote areas within Akure, and rob them of their mobile phones.
“The victims are compelled to transfer money from their bank accounts at gunpoint (though the gun used was later discovered to be a toy gun) The following items were recovered from the suspects: Toyota Camry used in the operations, knife, Iron rod and a toy gun”.
The PPRO, who said that the suspects had been on the command’s watchlist, added that they confessed to the crime, while investigations were ongoing to apprehend any other accomplice(s).
“The Ondo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police”.
