Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three suspected armed robbers who robbed a provision store in Ogun state.
The spokesperson of the State command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, revealed that the suspects, Anu Ibikunle 32-years, Rasheed Bisiriyu 22 years and Adebowale Dada 25 years, were apprehended when a distress call was made at Atan Ota divisional headquarters at about 9:45 pm, that some armed robbers had invaded a provision and drinks store at Oke Ore area, and the owner, Tope Alabi has been held hostage.
”Upon the distress call, the DPO Atan ota division, CSP Abolade Oladigbolu, mobilized his men and moved to the scene. On sighting the policemen, the hoodlums who first attacked the policemen, later took to their heels having realized the determination of the policemen to subdue them.
They were hotly chased and the three of them were subsequently apprehended. Recovered from them are; one locally made pistol, two live cartridges and assorted dangerous charms”Oyeyemi said
The spokesperson added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.
He said the CP also appealed to members of the public to always inform the police on time whenever they noticed any distress situation.
