CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Police arrest suspected robber during operation in Ogun

Published

3 years ago

October 3, 2021

admin

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber, Bolanle Ojomu during a robbery operation at Ilese Ijebu on Independence Day.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Oyeyemi added that the suspect was arrested following a distress call received by the police in Ilese Ijebu divisional headquarters at about 12:30 am.

The PPRO said the police were hinted that some armed robbers were terrorising residents of Silva Estate Odomalasa Area of Ilese Ijebu.

He said, “Upon the distress call, DPO Ilese Ijebu Division, CSP Amuda Bolaji quickly mobilised his patrol team and moved to the scene.

“The hoodlums, on sighting the policemen ran immediately, but, they were chased and one of them was apprehended with the assistance of members of the community, while others escaped.

“Recovered from the arrested robber was one locally-made gun with one live cartridge.”

READ I became an armed robber to give my mom befitting burial, says suspect

Oyeyemi, however, said the Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Abiodun Alamutu has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for discreet investigation.

Oyeyemi added that Alamutu has also directed a massive manhunt for the fleeing members of the gang to bring them to justice.

Related Topics:INDEPENDENCE DAY POLICE ROBBERY SUSPECT

Up Next

INSECURITY: Southeast leaders to meet in Enugu Tuesday

Don't Miss

Plane crashes into two-storey house

Click to comment

News

UPDATED: Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as chairman of education loan fund

Published

3 hours ago

April 26, 2024

admin

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Jim Ovia as the chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, announced the appointment of Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, in a statement on Friday.

Ngelale said Tinubu believes that Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience to ensure that no Nigerian student suffers a paucity of funds in the quest for tertiary education.

On April 3, Tinubu signed the student loans amendment bill into law to provide Nigerians with quality and accessible education.

The law will allow Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to access low-interest loans for tuition and other academic needs.

Subsequently, the president appointed Akintunde Sawyerr as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the fund.

Tinubu also appointed Frederick Oluwafemi Akinfala as the executive director of finance and administration, while Mustapha Iyal will serve as the executive director of operations of NELFUND.

READ Plateau Killings Latest: 17 dead, 85 buildings destroyed