10 robbery suspects have been detained by the Ondo State Police Command in the state’s Akure North Local Government Area, Igoba.
On Thursday, it was reported that the hoodlums stormed the neighborhood, killing some residents and removing some of their properties.
Oba John Adinlewa, the community’s traditional ruler, was alleged to have been able to escape the attack after the suspects allegedly invaded his palace.
DSP Olusola Ayanlade, the public relations officer for the Ondo State Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday.
The 10 suspected criminals were detained by police, he claimed.
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He stated, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the public about the arrest of 10 suspects in connection with a violent attack on the Igoba community at about 11:30 pm.
“On that day, a group of hoodlums invaded the Igoba community with the intention of wreaking havoc with firearms, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons.”
One Mrs. Ogunoye Oluomo was viciously attacked, hurt, and dispossessed of her belongings during the course of their violent behavior.
The assailants advanced further to Oba Adinlewa John of Igoba’s palace, where they made an assassination attempt on the monarch.
The royal father, fortunately, was only able to survive the potentially fatal assault.
Adebowale Lawal, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, immediately directed all necessary operational assets and manpower to the area after receiving the distress call.
The tactical team, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, managed the arrest of the ten suspects.
The suspects had all confessed to their various roles in the attack, according to a spokesperson for the Command, and would all be taken to court once the inquiries have been finished.
Ayanlade was informed that the suspects had some potentially dangerous items.
Source: Channels TV
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