By Francisca Irekpita
Operatives of the Ogun state Police have arrested a suspected armed robber identified as Adenekan Segun, popularly known as Expensive, in the Abeokuta area of the state.
The Command’s Spokesperson, Oluseyi Babeseyi, made this known in a statement in Abeokuta.
The statement disclosed that the suspect was arrested following credible information that he allegedly brandished two pump-action firearms during a minor disagreement with a person.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Upon the information operatives of the anti-robbery squad, from the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, swung into action leading to his arrest and the recovery of two pump-action rifles.
The Police Public Relations Officer added that investigation is ongoing and on completion, the suspect will be charged to court.
Meanwhile, the State’s Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, commended the swift response of the operatives and reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms.
Commissioner Ogunlowo also assured residents of the command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining peace, urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the Police.
Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi
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