The Ondo State Police Command on Saturday said it had arrested no fewer than 10 men over the robbery incident which occurred in the Igoba Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the hoodlums allegedly attacked the community on Thursday and stole some items from the residents at gunpoint. They also allegedly injured some of their victims.
The traditional ruler of the community, Oba Adinlewa John, was said to have escaped the attack when the suspects allegedly invaded his palace.
However, in a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, the policemen swung into action and arrested the 10 suspected criminals.
Ayanlade said, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with a violent attack on the Igoba Community at about 11:30 pm.
“On the said day, a group of hoodlums, armed with firearms, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons, invaded Igoba Community with the intent to wreak havoc. In the course of their violent activities, one Mrs. Ogunoye Oluomo was viciously attacked, injured, and dispossessed of her belongings.
“The assailants further advanced to the palace of His Royal Highness, Oba Adinlewa John of Igoba, where they attempted to assassinate the monarch. Fortunately, the royal father narrowly escaped the life-threatening assault.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, promptly directed all necessary operational assets and manpower to the area. Led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the tactical team effected the arrest of 10 suspects.”
Ayanlade further stated that the suspects had confessed to their various roles in the attack and would all be charged in court upon the completion of investigations.
According to him, the items recovered from the suspects include: two locally fabricated pistols, one single-barrel gun, several rounds of live ammunition, assorted charms, knives and machetes, and other dangerous weapons used during the attack.
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