Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a infamous gunrunner alleged to be supplying firearms to felony networks in a minimum of 5 states, together with three different suspects.
The suspect, who additionally fabricates regionally made weapons, was mentioned to be chargeable for manufacturing and distributing arms to felony gangs working in Osun, Kogi, Edo, and Kwara states.
Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, mentioned the suspect, who had lengthy been on the command’s watchlist, was apprehended following the arrest of three armed theft suspects concerned within the assault of a feminine bike proprietor.
The suspects had been accused of robbing the sufferer of her TVS bike, N250,000, and different valuables throughout an incident in Irele, headquarters of Irele Native Council, the place she was additionally shot in the best leg.
Ayanlade confirmed that the suspects have been charged to court docket on counts of armed theft and tried homicide, including that efforts had been ongoing to trace down different fleeing members of the syndicate and convey all collaborators to justice.
“The arrest of this key determine marks a significant step ahead in dismantling the chain of provide that has fuelled violent crimes akin to armed theft and different illegal actions throughout the area,” he mentioned.
“There will probably be no hiding place for criminals in Ondo State. We will proceed to pursue them, dismantle their networks, and be certain that peace and safety prevail throughout each group.”
