Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Ondo APC Ward Congress Attack
Thirteen suspects have been arrested over the violent disruption of the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Idanre, Ondo State, which left two people dead on Wednesday, February 18.
The incident occurred in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Akure by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.
Jimoh explained that the operation was ordered by the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, and carried out through a coordinated intelligence-led strategy.
He said the action formed part of efforts to ensure that everyone involved in the violence is identified and prosecuted.
“The attack resulted in the tragic loss of two lives, injuries to three persons, and the destruction of property.
“This prompted the CP to immediately direct an intensive intelligence-driven manhunt to track down all individuals connected to the violence.
“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Police Division executed coordinated operations at strategic locations, culminating in the arrest of the suspects.
“The suspects, all men, are: Adewusi, 38; Dele, 28; Akinkurole, 38; Victor, 30; Abbas, 30; Michael, 35; Jolojolo, 36; Ifedayo, 38; Olamilekan, 25; Emmanuel, 25; Sunday, 49; Michael, 55; and Monday, 25 years.
“The suspects are currently in police custody and have made useful statements, which are aiding ongoing investigations.
“The command is diligently working to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the attack, identify any additional collaborators, and determine the specific roles played by each suspect,” he stated.
Jimoh added that Lawal reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring all those linked to the attack are brought to justice.
He also conveyed the CP’s appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his support, leadership and operational guidance.
According to the spokesperson, the IGP’s backing has enhanced the command’s ability to tackle security challenges across the state.
“The CP warns individuals or groups contemplating acts capable of disturbing public peace that the command will not hesitate to deploy its full operational capacity to deal decisively with such threats.
“Residents of Idanre and the entire people of Ondo State are once again urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
“They should also continue cooperating with the police by providing useful and timely information that can aid ongoing investigations and strengthen collective security efforts,” he said.
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