The Ondo State command of the Nigerian Police Command has effected the arrest of a four-man robbery gang notorious carrying out attacks and vehicle theft in parts of Akure, Owo, and adjoining areas.
The state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal made this disclosure during a chat with journalists to announce successes recorded in two (2) weeks.
Lawal said that the arrest was made following a reported armed robbery incident in Akure involving the theft of a vehicle and other valuables on June 27.
“Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the command’s Tactical Intelligence and Response Squad (TIRS) tracked and apprehended two key suspects outside Ondo State.
“Subsequent intelligence breakthroughs led to the arrest of two additional members of the gang, including a suspected habitual receiver of stolen items.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the syndicate has been actively involved in a network specializing in car snatching and trafficking.
“So far, several stolen items, including a vehicle and several mobile devices, have been recovered.
“Subsequent intelligence breakthroughs led to the arrest of two additional members of the gang, including a suspected habitual receiver of stolen items.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the syndicate has been actively involved in a network specializing in car snatching and trafficking.
“So far, several stolen items, including a vehicle and several mobile devices, have been recovered.
