A 27-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Imole Ajayi, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command during a stop-and-search operation along the Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road on Thursday.
The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, and made available to Newsmen on Friday.
According to Odutola, officers discovered a single-barrel shotgun and three live cartridges inside the suspect’s bag during the search.
She stated that Ajayi is believed to be involved in the operations of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for stranded vehicles along highways, preying on both commercial and private vehicle owners.
Part of the statement reads:
“Imole Ajayi, a 27-year-old male from Area 5, Iperin Opic Estate, attempted to conceal a bag while riding his motorcycle, pretending to be unaware of its contents.
“Police suspect that he may be connected to ‘one-chance’ armed robbers, who patrol highways looking for stranded vehicles to rob.
Upon searching his bag, officers discovered a single-barrel shotgun along with three live cartridges. Ajayi struggled to provide a satisfactory explanation for the firearm in his possession.”
During interrogation, Ajayi reportedly confessed that the bag containing the weapon was given to him by an individual identified as Samson, also known as “Samora.”
Odutola added that the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abeokuta for further investigation.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the said Samson.
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