The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected members of a infamous interstate armed theft syndicate allegedly chargeable for a collection of violent robberies throughout Ondo and Lagos states.
The Command additionally mentioned that its operatives foiled a probably lethal conflict over a land dispute in Ore, resulting in the arrest of seven suspects and the restoration of firearms and different harmful weapons.
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, disclosed the arrest throughout a press briefing on Monday, describing the operations as main breakthroughs within the Command’s ongoing efforts to fight violent crime via intelligence-led policing.
The Police Commissioner recommended Ondo State Governor Fortunate Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for supporting safety operations within the state and acknowledged the management of the Inspector-Basic of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for offering strategic route to the Pressure.
Based on Ohagwu, operatives of the Command arrested the three theft suspects, recognized as 34-year-old Promise Daniel, 29-year-old Ifeanyi Umahi, and 37-year-old Adaramoye Abayomi, on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation linked to an armed theft case initially reported on June 14 on the Iju Police Division in Ita-Ogbolu, Akure North Native Authorities Space.
He mentioned the suspects had been intercepted whereas travelling in an ash-coloured Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Based on him, a search of the automobile allegedly led to the restoration of 1 AK-47 rifle, {a magazine} loaded with 18 rounds of dwell ammunition, an English-made Beretta pistol loaded with 4 rounds of dwell ammunition, a UTC axe, and an iron cutter.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a infamous armed theft syndicate that has been on the Command’s watchlist for alleged involvement in violent robberies throughout Ondo State,” Ohagwu mentioned.
“Throughout interrogation, the suspects made helpful confessional statements concerning the possession of the recovered weapons and different prison actions.”
He mentioned info obtained from the suspects was aiding investigators in monitoring different members of the gang who stay at giant and in uncovering the complete scope of the syndicate’s operations.
In a separate operation, the police mentioned they prevented what might have degenerated right into a lethal confrontation arising from a land dispute in Kajola, Ore axis of the state.
Based on Ohagwu, the incident occurred on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at about 9:30am on farmland positioned in Adegbiji through Kajola.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the dispute concerned Akinsulu Titus and Ajani Abiodun, each of Ayetoro through Kajola, who’re events to an ongoing land matter earlier than the Excessive Courtroom sitting in Ore,” the Commissioner mentioned.
The police commissioner mentioned officers responded swiftly to forestall violence, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms and different harmful weapons allegedly meant to be used through the confrontation.
He mentioned investigations into each incidents had been ongoing, assuring residents that the Command remained dedicated to dismantling prison networks and making certain the protection of lives and property throughout Ondo State.
Ohagwu urged members of the general public to proceed supporting safety businesses with credible and well timed info able to stopping crime and aiding legislation enforcement operations.
