4 arrested at robbery scene in Kwara

Four suspects have reportedly been arrested in connection with a robbery incident in the Tanke area of Ilorin, Kwara State, a location known for its large student population. The armed men reportedly stormed the residence of one Abdulrazak Dotunji at Oke Odo, Tanke, before residents alerted the police division in the area, which quickly mobilised […]

Four suspects have reportedly been arrested in connection with a robbery incident in the Tanke area of Ilorin, Kwara State, a location known for its large student population.

The armed men reportedly stormed the residence of one Abdulrazak Dotunji at Oke Odo, Tanke, before residents alerted the police division in the area, which quickly mobilised to the scene.

Sources told Daily Trust that three suspects were apprehended on the spot, while others managed to flee during the incident.

“Shortly after, another suspect was intercepted during a stop-and-search operation around Sanrab junction, near the University of Ilorin axis. 

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“One more individual is said to have escaped arrest,” a source said.

Our correspondent learnt that a Bajaj motorcycle allegedly used during the operation, a knife and two industrial oxygen gas cylinders among other items, were recovered from them.

The suspects are said to be currently in police custody at the state command.

Spokeswoman of the command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the development to Daily Trust on Wednesday.

She gave the names of the suspects as Danjuma Abubakar, Alkassim Abubakar, Mohammed Ibrahim and Mohammed Awal.

“Yes, it is true and investigations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices,” she said.