The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects over an alleged try and assassinate the standard ruler of the Igoba group in Akure North Native Council, Oba John Adinlewa.
The suspects, armed with harmful weapons, reportedly invaded the group and launched a violent assault throughout which the monarch narrowly escaped dying.
Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, mentioned a resident, Mrs. Oluomo Ogunoye, was significantly injured throughout the assault and had her belongings carted away.
He mentioned following a misery name from the group, Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal instantly deployed a tactical workforce led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in command of operations, which led to the arrest of the suspects.
Gadgets recovered from them embody two regionally fabricated pistols, one single-barreled gun, reside ammunition, knives, machetes, and different harmful weapons used within the assault.
In line with Ayanlade, “The assailants superior to the palace of His Royal Highness, Oba John Adinlewa of Igoba, the place they tried to assassinate the monarch. Fortuitously, he narrowly escaped the life-threatening assault.”
He added that the suspects have confessed to their roles within the assault and will likely be charged to courtroom after investigations are accomplished.
The injured sufferer is presently receiving medical therapy and responding nicely, whereas efforts are ongoing to apprehend different fleeing suspects.
Ayanlade assured that normalcy has been restored to the Igoba group with elevated police presence to forestall additional unrest.
Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal reaffirmed the command’s dedication to defending lives and property, noting that the Nigeria Police Power below the
Inspector Basic of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, stays devoted to proactive and community-oriented policing.
He warned that Ondo State wouldn’t tolerate any type of lawlessness, stressing that anybody caught partaking in prison actions would face the complete weight of the legislation.
“The Command advises criminals to repent, relocate, or be prepared to satisfy the uncompromising resolve of legislation enforcement businesses,” he mentioned.
“Legislation-abiding residents don’t have anything to worry and are inspired to go about their lawful actions because the police proceed to make sure most safety throughout the state.”
