The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers involved in an operation where some polytechnic students were raped last week.
The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, who spoke through a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, said the command would not rest until it rids the state of criminals.
The suspects at first denied, but a victim of their last robbery operation identified one out of the three-man gang of young men terrorising Gateway Polytechnic.
The suspects are being interrogated as part of a preliminary investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department before they are arraigned in court.
The arrest of these suspects signifies a crucial step toward justice for the victims and the community at large. It underscores the commitment of law enforcement to act swiftly and decisively in the face of criminal activities that threaten the safety and well-being of citizens. The thorough investigation and subsequent legal proceedings aim not only to hold the perpetrators accountable but also to send a strong message that such reprehensible acts will not be tolerated.
Crimes of this nature have a profound impact on the affected community, causing fear and distress among residents. The timely arrest of the suspects offers a sense of relief and reassurance to the Gateway Polytechnic community, signaling that law enforcement is actively working to ensure the safety and security of its members. It also serves as a reminder that community cooperation and engagement play a vital role in preventing and addressing criminal activities.
The police boss said the arrest was a “significant progress in apprehending suspected armed robbers rapping and robbing students around Ode Remo and Ipara areas of Ogun State.
It will be recalled that a group of unknown gunmen had last week invaded the Gateway Polytechnic Saapade Isara, Ode Remo, raping students and dispossessing them of their belongings.
According to the police, the suspects at first denied, but a victim of their last robbery operation identified one out of the three-man gang of young men terrorising Gateway Polytechnic.
“In response to recent shooting incidents at Gateway Polytechnic, a proactive operation was conducted based on intelligence.
“On November 27, 2023, the police, in collaboration with other security agencies, implemented a stop-and-search operation in the Ode Remo and Ipara areas. During the operation, a gang of three suspected armed young men were intercepted on a motorcycle.
“The suspects attempted to evade arrest by resorting to violent means to escape but were eventually apprehended.
“The suspects arrested have been profiled as Taiwo Oredoyin ‘M’ (27 years old), Taiwo Kuti ‘M’ (35 years old), and Folorunsho Saheed ‘M’ (36 years old), all belonging to Isara town in Ogun State. Upon conducting a search on them, police officers discovered one locally fabricated pistol with two live cartridges, as well as two Samsung phones, in their possessions,” the statement read in part.
Recall that the suspects are being interrogated as part of a preliminary investigation and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department before they are arraigned in court.
