14 suspects have been detained by the Ondo State Police Command for alleged acts of terrorism and other crimes in the state, including armed robbery, cultism, and theft.
The state police public relations officer (PPRO), SP Funmilayo Odunlami, paraded the suspects yesterday at the command headquarters on Igbatoto Road, Akure, and said the arrests were a part of the command’s accomplishments since June 1st.
Tosin Omoniyi, a burglar who attempted to rape a housewife after robbing her, is one of the suspects, according to the PPRO. Omoniyi is a serial armed robber.
“We have the suspect’s mother, Mrs. Tale Omoniyi, who also helps and abets his son,” she said. She is aware that her son is a serial armed robber who has been doing it for some time with the support of his mother.
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He had successfully committed a robbery and intended to rape the victim. Unfortunately for him, when he dropped his gun, the victim’s husband was able to overcome him, and his arrest resulted in the arrest of another person in addition to his mother.
Odunlami emphasised that in addition to Babajide Moses and his gang, who specialise in stealing power generators, the police also detained four teenagers for cult membership.
According to the PPRO, among the items taken from the suspects were firearms, three motorcycles, two power generators, and a plasma television.
While reiterating that the suspects will soon be brought before the court, she urged parents to properly care for their kids and wards.
In response, a few of the suspects confessed to the crime and claimed they were coerced into it.
