A statement from the
public relations officer of the state police command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, gave
the names of the suspects as Dayo Ajala, 39; Ismaila Badmus, 35; Obasanjo
Sunday, 24; Chukwuemeka Paul, 27; and Okikiola Adeshina, 46.
Oyeyemi said the
suspects were arrested last Friday, July 24 by operatives of the Special
Anti-Robbery Squad of the command following information received by the SARS
operatives about their hideout in the Odeda area.
“Upon the
information, the O/C SARS, CSP Tijani Muhammed, led his men to the area and
cordoned off the hideout; at the end of the operation, four members of the gang
were apprehended.
Their arrest led to
the arrest of their herbalist, whom they claimed was their godfather and used
to fortify them spiritually whenever they were going out for operation and also
used to initiate new member into their fold.'' the statement read
Oyeyemi said items
recovered from them include one double-barrelled locally-made short gun, one
battle axe, two knives and assorted charms.
He said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation
is concluded.
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