…Stolen firearm recovered
By Dayo Johnson
Akure —Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested 5 suspected kidnappers, allegedly answerable for the killing of police officer, James Ogunleye.
Recall that the sufferer was murdered just lately by suspected kidnappers and his service rifle stolen.
The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, mentioned in a press release in Akure, that the suspects had been arrested inside Amurin forest, throughout the Owo-Ifon axis of the state.
Ayanlande within the assertion, mentioned: “The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended the assailants answerable for the grotesque homicide of late Supol James Ogunleye and recovered his service rifle.”
He famous that following the homicide of the police officer, “Operatives of the Command’s Tactical Groups intensified their operations by aggressive bush combing and intelligence-led patrols throughout recognized flashpoints.
“The sustained operations yielded optimistic leads to the early hours of October 26, 2025, about 0300hrs, when operatives arrested 5 suspected kidnappers inside Amurin forest, throughout the Owo–Ifon axis of the state.
“The suspects have been recognized as Friday Monday, Ashimi Wahab, James Odina, Ibrahim Idris and Prince Areeh.
“Through the operation, the police staff recovered one single-barrel gun loaded with a stay cartridge from the suspects.
“The recovered firearm and the arrested suspects are at present in police custody for additional investigation.”
Ayanlade, lauded the officers concerned within the operation for his or her professionalism and resilience.
He emphasised that the Ondo State Police Command would depart no stone unturned in making certain that the perpetrators of violent crimes had been dropped at justice and that peace and safety are sustained throughout the state.
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