The Osun state Police command, Sunday stated that it has arrested 18 suspects in connection with the alleged attack on police officers in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities.
A statement by the police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the suspects were arrested after a sustained and intelligence-driven operation coordinated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan.
“The suspects, who went into hiding after perpetrating the criminal act, were apprehended through intelligence gathering operations,” Ojelabi said.
He added that one single-barrel gun, one live cartridge and one cutlass were recovered from the suspects.
The suspects are: Olaitan Bashiru “m”, Baale of Apeponroro (53), Tajudeen Aralamo, Baale of Oke Ayepe (65), Mustau Salam, Oluode of Ilobu (45), Jimoh Nurudeen (20), and Adeboye Ashifa (63).
Others are: Ajibola Segun (40), Mustapha Muwaliu (38), Jimoh Quyum (26), Ajani Faruq (20), Musibau Jimoh (35), Ajani Faruq (18), Olaniyan Quadri (40), Fatai Oyawoyin (50), Basiru Olaogun (55) Mutairu Olawoyin (49), Ige Jimoh (60), Olawoyin Samad (18) and Tajudeen Taorid (18).
The command reiterates its commitment to upholding the human rights of all individuals and assured that all those involved in the criminal act will face the full weight of the law to serve as deterrent to others.
Ojelabi hinted that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest other fleeing suspects.
“Members of the public are advised to remain law-abiding and refrain from acts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order,” Ojelabi said.
