Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command with two cut-to-size guns recovered.
The suspects have been arrested at completely different places within the state throughout routine stop-and-search operations following their alleged involvement in legal actions and violent crimes.
The identities of the suspects have been recognized as Bamidele Oliver, 32 and Levis Prince, 35.
While disclosing the arrest of the suspects, the Police Public Relations Officer within the state, Abayomi Jimoh, stated thearrest was made potential by operatives of the ‘B’ Division Surveillance Patrol Team and Okuta Elerinla Division.
According to Jimoh, the event has additional strengthened the dedication of the command to intelligence and proactive policing in addition to the safety of lives and property.
The police spokesperson maintained with the suspects admitting to the possession of the weapon, the investigation has been intensified on how the arms have been procured and the meant operations.
While attributing the arrest of the suspects to the resolve of the command to rid the state of armed robbers and different legal components, Jimoh said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend a fleeing suspect, who took to his heels through the operation.
