Monday, March, 9 2026 - The Police Command in Ondo State says a coordinated inter-agency raid on Sunday led to the arrest of 99 suspects involved in various criminal activities across the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed
this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure.
Jimoh said the joint effort involved the Police Command in
Ondo State, the 32 Brigade Artillery of the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria
Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ondo State Command.
“Other security agencies are the Directorate of State
Services (DSS) and the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps.
“The intelligence-led operation targeted identified criminal
hideouts, black spots, and flashpoints across several parts of the state known
for criminal activities.
“The coordinated operation resulted in the arrest of 99
suspects linked to offences such as armed robbery, burglary, theft, cultism,
and other related crimes.
“During the operation, several items suspected to have been
used for criminal activities, as well as suspected stolen properties and other
incriminating exhibits, were recovered from the suspects.
“The arrested individuals are currently undergoing screening
and profiling, while those found culpable will be charged to court
accordingly,” he said.
The spokesperson said the state Commissioner of Police,
Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism, synergy, and commitment
displayed by all participating security agencies during the operation.
According to Jimoh, the CP noted that such collaboration
remains crucial in the fight against crime and criminality within the state.
“The CP further reiterates the command’s unwavering
commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven policing and joint security
operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and maintaining law and order
in the state.
“Lawal, once again, warns criminal elements to desist from
engaging in unlawful activities within the state, stressing that Ondo State
will not serve as a safe haven for criminals.
“Security agencies will continue to intensify operations to
identify, track, and decisively deal with offenders, regardless of where they
operate or attempt to hide,” the spokesperson said.
He, therefore, called on the public to continue supporting
security agencies with timely, credible, and actionable information.
“Community cooperation remains vital in sustaining the
prevailing peace and security in the state.
“The command assures the public that no effort will be
spared in ensuring that all perpetrators of crime are brought to justice,” he
said.
The command also arrested four suspected kidnappers linked
to a violent attack along Liberty Avenue in Ilu-Abo that led to the death of a
resident and the abduction of a woman.
Jimoh said the suspects were arrested in connection with the
January 26 attack along Liberty Avenue in Ilu-Abo, which resulted in the death
of one John Ofuduwa and the kidnapping of a woman, Oladeinde Tomilola, who was
later released.
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