
Police operatives have arrested three suspected members of a notorious robbery gang that has reportedly terrorised residents for months. The suspects were apprehended with stolen goods worth โฆ31,750,000.00.
Ibadan armed robbers arrested: ๐ How the Robbery Happened
According to police sources, the breakthrough followed credible intelligence that one Ezekiel Inije was attacked and robbed at gunpoint by a five-man armed gang along the Coca-Cola Area, Asejire corridor in Ibadan.
Thanks to timely information from vigilant members of the public, the police quickly mobilised to track the suspects.
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๐ฎ Swift Police Response
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, immediately directed the CP Monitoring Unit to act.
Using a combination of:
- Human intelligence
- Technology-driven tracking
- Intelligence-led policing
Operatives traced the syndicate to the Oko area of Ogbomoso, where three suspects were successfully arrested.
๐ Arrested Suspects
The suspects currently in police custody are:
- Chigbo Mesoma โ 24 years
- Erondu Wisdom โ 29 years
- Okechukwu Emmanuel โ 25 years
Police say investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining two members of the gang.
๐ฐ Items Recovered
- One Howo Long vehicle with Lagos registration AAA 724 YJ
- 2,000 bags of Karma Agric Chicken Feeds valued at โฆ31,750,000.00
- One cutlass
- One additional Lagos State vehicle number plate LSR 339 XW
๐ Months of Terror Ended
Security sources confirmed that the gang had been terrorising Ibadan residents for months, especially along major transport corridors.
This latest arrest marks a significant step in restoring safety and public confidence in security agencies.
๐ข Police Reassure Residents
The Oyo State Police Command has urged residents to:
- Continue sharing credible information
- Remain vigilant
- Cooperate with security agencies
Authorities assured that criminal elements will continue to be hunted down and prosecuted.
๐ Ongoing Investigation
Police authorities revealed that investigations are ongoing and further arrests are expected as efforts intensify to dismantle the entire robbery network.
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