By Ayodele Oni
A gang of four suspected armed robbers in Ondo State, met their waterloo immediately after their return from where they had gone to fortify themselves with charms against any possible arrest.
Detectives from the Ondo State Police Command arrested all of them, Ifeoluwa Julius (M) and three members of his gang, all residents of Ogbese town, Akure North local government.
They are alleged to be behind series of kidnapping, armed robbery, and ritual-related offences in the area.
According to the spokesman of the state command, Olusola Ayanlade, “This group had long remained on the Command’s watch list due to mounting intelligence linking them to violent criminal activities within the area.
“Further intelligence revealed that the suspects had recently returned from a location where they procured criminal charms intended to fortify themselves for future criminal undertakings.
“Acting promptly on this credible intelligence, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit launched a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation on the outskirts of Ogbese town.
“This precise and strategic approach led to the successful arrest of the four suspects, demonstrating the Command’s resolve to proactively dismantle emerging criminal threats.
“In the course of the operation, several incriminating items were recovered from Ifeoluwa Julius, including: One expended cartridge, Fetish items, red and white cloth stained with blood.
“These recoveries aligned with the suspects’ subsequent confessions. During interrogation, Ifeoluwa Julius openly admitted to being a ritualist and confirmed, along with his gang members, their involvement in multiple kidnapping incidents within the Ogbese axis.
“He further disclosed that their recent trip was deliberately undertaken to acquire additional criminal fortifications to enhance their capacity for further nefarious activities.”
Also in another operation, oneAjayi Ademola Joseph, who allegedly obtained the sum of ₦23 million from Pastor Foluso Ajibobola of Akure under the false pretence of facilitating U.S. travel documents for his sister was apprehended.
The suspect reportedly absconded after collecting the funds, prompting the victim to formally petition the Command for intervention.
The suspect’s hideout in Ogun State was traced where he was subsequently arrested.
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