The Police in Ogun State have arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, identified as 33-year-old Owonikoko Akeem.
The suspect, who has been terrorizing residents of Obalende area of the State, was apprehended along Sagamu Ijebu Ode, Benin Highway at about 12:30 am on Sunday.
On sighting the Police on patrol, he abandoned his Toyota Camry in an attempt to escape. But he was accosted by the Policemen and taken into custody.
In his confessional statement, he fingered a Police Inspector, simply named Ola, who he procured guns from, the State Police Spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, said.
32 expended cartridges, 78 live cartridges, and a locally fabricated shotgun were found in the abandoned vehicle.
While a Magnum Pump action rifle, one double barrel shotgun, one locally fabricated double barrel pistol, a Stunt Pistol Choker, an unregistered silver colored Toyota Camry, a Toyota Sienna Bus with plate number KNN 58 TD OGUN, a liquid chemical, a black beret with insigma of Aiye Confraternity, hard drugs, ATM card,
A power bank, two Apple wristwatches, two cell Phones, and charms were recovered in his residence.
The Police say the suspect and exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for profiling and forensic examination.
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