Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested 13 suspects in connection with a recent violent attack in Idanre town.
The spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Abayomi Jimoh, said the attack, which happened on February 18, led to the death of two persons.
Jimoh stated that three other victims sustained injuries, while several properties were destroyed during the ward Congress of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) in the town.
“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Division executed coordinated operations at strategic locations, culminating in the arrest of the following suspects: Adewusi, Dele, Akinkurole, Victor, Abbas, Michael, Jolojolo, Ifedayo, Olamilekan, Emmanuel, Sunday, Michael, and Monday.”
He said that the arrests followed a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation ordered by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal.
According to him, the suspects have made useful statements that are aiding ongoing investigations.
Meanwhile, Lawal reiterated the Command’s firm resolve to ensure that all those involved in the heinous act are brought to justice.
The commissioner urged the residents of Idanre and the entire people of Ondo State to remain calm and law-abiding, providing useful and timely information that can aid ongoing investigations and enhance collective security efforts.
