Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some suspected armed thugs allegedly on their way to Ekiti from Ibadan.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspects were being transported with five 18-passenger buses and were driving along Ijebu- Ijesa-Ita Ore road, when they were intercepted and arrested at about 3 in the morning, by soldiers.
The suspects were arrested at Ita Ore, Efon Alaaye, Efon Local Government Area of Ekiti State, by military men.
Efon Alaaye shares a border with Ijebu Ijesa town in Oriade Local Government area of Osun State.
Mr Abutu said suspects were arrested with dangerous weapons like locally made pistols, cudgels, and cutlasses.
The police spokesman assured that the command’s detectives would do a thorough investigation about the incident and prosecute those involved.
Amos Ogunrinde
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