Five arrested over suspected armed robbery in Oyo
Five men have been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command over alleged involvement in armed robbery following a security operation in Ibadan. The arrests were made in the Oke Labo area of the city, where police operatives also seized a locally manufactured pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. The suspects were identified as […] Five arrested over suspected armed robbery in Oyo
Five men have been arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, following an intelligence-led operation targeting an armed robbery syndicate. The suspects, aged between 19 and 28, confessed to their involvement in the syndicate and admitted to participating in multiple violent attacks and other criminal activities within the city. During the operation, police recovered a locally made pistol and seven live cartridges.
The suspects are currently cooperating with investigators to assist in the identification and arrest of other members of the syndicate and the recovery of additional evidence. The Oyo State Police Command is conducting a comprehensive investigation to unravel the full extent of the suspects' criminal activities and ensure that all persons connected to the crimes are brought to justice.
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