Oyo police recover N16m, AK-47, 1,346 live ammunition from suspected criminals
The Oyo State Police Command on Friday, July 19, said it has recovered N16 million cash, 1,346 live ammunition, and two AK-47 riffles from suspected criminals in the state.
It added that items recovered from the suspects include Exotic cars, illicit drugs, locally made guns, mobile phones, sharp cutlasses, jackknives, and Bajaj motorcycles among others.
The suspects, according to the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ayodele Sonubi, were arrested at different locations across the state through efforts of the command’s tactical teams.
Speaking while parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, the police boss said a total of 41 suspects were arrested for various crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, muderer and car snatching among others.
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He revealed that among the suspects were members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for the abduction of several individuals in the state.
He stated: “Today, we are glad to give account of our stewardship as we have arrested (41) Male suspects for committing various crimes and offences including; Ritual Killing, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery and Murders.
“Also recovered are; Exotic vehicles, (2) Two Ak-47 rifles, (1,346) one thousand, three hundred and forty-six thousand pieces of 7.62 live rounds of ammunition and (N16,000,000) Sixteen million naira only amongst other recoveries. If you see something, say something and the Police will immediately do something.”
He assured the public that the command would continue to work tirelessly to rid the state of criminals and ensure the safety of residents.
He, however, appealed to members of the public to provide the police with useful information that could lead to the arrest of more criminals.
