By Olusegun Folarin

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps also known as So-Safe Corps has arrested a suspect during a naming ceremony for allegedly possessing arms and live ammunition.

The suspect, Segun Oke popularly referred to as Bouncing was arrested after the residents of Ilukosi  Olorunda town, Iro in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area alerted the Corps Area Command that suspects might be planning to carry out a criminal act.

The State Commander of So-Safe Corps, Dr. Soji Ganzallo, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement through the office of the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Corps, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf. 

Mr Ganzallo noted that the suspect who had been alleged to be threatening the peace of the Ilukosi community and its environment was apprehended while attempting to hide the double-mouthed locally made pistol, including live and used ammunition in his possession in the bush.

He said one double-mouthed locally made pistol, two live and one used cartridges were recovered from the suspect.

Mr Ganzallo pointed out that the suspect had been handed over to the Nigeria Police, Iro Police Post for onward transfer to Owode-Egba Divisional Headquarters for further investigation and prosecution.

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