The Ogun State police command has confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man, Olayemi Shedrack, who has been on its wanted list.
The suspect was allegedly said to have been responsible for the rape of some female students of the state-owned Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun after robbing them of valuables.
A statement issued by the police public relations officer of the command, Omolola Odutola in Abeokuta, the state capital, revealed that the suspect was apprehended in Ijagun through useful information from members of the public while trying to blend with the crowd.
“Acting on a tip-off, Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, aged 33, was spotted in Ijagun attempting to blend in with the crowd, but his true identity was verified through intelligence sources. The police were promptly informed, and he was promptly arrested,” she said.
“Olayemi Olawale Shedrack has been on police trial for his involvement in armed robbery and sexual assault; he was identified as the main suspect in a reported incident of armed robbery and rape that took place on July 21, 2024.
“During this crime, he and his accomplices unlawfully entered the female Royal villa accommodation area at Tai University of Education in Ijagun. They stole valuable educational items such as laptops, iPhones, sports watches, and cash from female students, and also committed sexual assault before fleeing the scene”
She said that a preliminary investigation has been launched, and the suspect has been taken to the Igbeba police station, Ijebu-Ode, for interrogation.
“The public can be assured that the suspect will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution.
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“The commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, is aware of the arrest and has ordered the apprehension of Shedrack’s accomplices; he also appeals to the residents of Ijagun to provide credible information to help the police arrest other fleeing criminals”, she concluded.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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