The police command in Ondo says that it has arrested 208 suspects for various offences and recovered 25 firearms in the last two months.

Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Mr Ayanlade explained the offences, ranging from kidnapping, murder, rape, armed robbery, cultism, car and motorcycle theft, to fraudulent conversion of properties.

The statement said, “Out of these, 99 suspects have been arraigned in court, while not less than 35 convictions have already been secured, reflecting the command’s unwavering commitment to diligent investigation and prosecution. 

“It is worthy of note that in less than 72 hours, the command successfully arrested all individuals involved in the killing of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA).”

It added, “Similarly, in less than five days, the command apprehended a commercial motorcycle operator who doubled as an informant for kidnappers and his gang in the case involving the abduction of an AAUA staff member.

“All those connected to this heinous crime have since been arrested and are undergoing prosecution. In addition, the command has so far recovered 25 firearms, including prohibited rifles, cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols, and a Beretta pistol, alongside 12 stolen vehicles from criminal syndicates.”

Mr Ayanlade, who stated that the command acknowledged the unflinching support of the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said it would continue to fight crime in the state.

He also said that the command sincerely appreciates the cooperation of the residents whose timely and credible information had been pivotal in the successes recorded so far.

(NAN)