Police foil attempt to assassinate monarch in Ondo, arrest 10 suspects
The Ondo State Police Command says it has nabbed 10 suspects in connection with the attempted murder of the monarch of Igoba community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, as well as an armed robbery attack on the community. DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement at the […]
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The Ondo State Police Command says it has nabbed 10 suspects in connection with the attempted murder of the monarch of Igoba community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, as well as an armed robbery attack on the community.
DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement at the weekend in Akure.
Ayanlade said the suspects were arrested following the attack on one Mrs. Ogunoye Oluomo and the attempt to assassinate the community’s traditional ruler, Oba Adinlewa John, on October 2 at about 11:30 am.
According to him, on the said date, a group of hoodlums armed with firearms, knives, charms, and other dangerous weapons, invaded Igoba community with the intent to wreak havoc.
The spokesperson explained that in the course of the suspects’ violent activities, Oluomo was viciously attacked, injured, and dispossessed of her belongings.
Ayanlade said the assailants further advanced to the traditional ruler’s palace in an attempt to assassinate him. Fortunately, Oba John narrowly escaped the life-threatening assault, he added.
“Upon receipt of the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Cy Adebowale Lawal, promptly directed all necessary operational assets and manpower to the area,” he said.