The Ekiti State Police Command have said that a gang of crime suspects have been arrested while planning another round of deadly attacks in and around Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

Parading the suspects before journalists, the Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran said the new set of crime suspects, included the killers of some PoS operators and 62-yearold woman, Adeyemi Aina at Fabian Junction, NTA Road, Ado-Ekiti.

The Police Chief said the suspects were arrested in their various criminal hideouts, while planning to launch more attacks on P.O.S Operators and other innocent traders.

“You would recall that on 06/07/2024 at about 06:30hrs, a 56 year old woman, one Adeyemi Aina, while standing at Fabian Junction, NTA Road, Ado-Ekiti, was attacked by an assailant who rode on a motorcycle. The hoodlum shot her dead, dispossessed her of about one hundred and fifty five thousand naira and fled the scene. On 26/07/2024, one Omowaye Ayodele was arrested in Akure, Ondo State, in connection with a case of kidnapping and murder.

“The suspect confessed that the victim, late Adeyemi Aina, was shot and robbed in his presence by one Busari Lookman. Effort intensified by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) led to the arrest of Busari Lookman.

“During interrogation, he confessed to the commission of the crime and mentioned one Onyema John Sunday and Ojo Temidayo a.k.a YELLOW as his accomplices who were subsequently arrested and equally confessed to the commission of the crime. During the search of the house and premises of Busari Lookman, one black colour cardigan worn by the suspect during the operation was recovered.

“Upon a credible tip-off, the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) swooped on hoodlums in their different hideouts and arrested one Ajisafe Doyin a.k.a D-MONEY, Olabanji Joshua a.k.a BJ, Fasusi Femi a.k.a F.M, Adewale Femi a.k.a F.M, Adeolodi Olayosi a.k.a PEDRO and Babalola Ezekiel.

“Investigation revealed that the suspects have attacked and robbed not less than nine P.O.S Operators between 19/06/2024 and 05/08/2024 in Ado-Ekiti.

The suspects, during interrogation, confessed to have robbed P.O.S Operators at Ori-Apata, Adebayo, Basiri, Better Life, Olaoluwa, Oke-Ila, Housing and Moferere, all in Ado-Ekiti metropolis.

Investigation revealed that they were in their various criminal hideouts planning to launch more attacks on P.O.S Operators and other innocent traders when they were arrested.

One locally made single barrel gun loaded with one live cartridge was recovered from them.

While all the suspects arrested will be charged to court accordingly, effort will definitely be intensified to ensure the arrest of the few others who are currently on the run.

The Command charges everyone to be law abiding citizens and go about their lawful businesses without any form of apprehension. Residents are also implored to give credible and timely information to the Police that could lead to the arrest of criminal elements within and outside their environs by calling 08062335577 or visiting the nearest Police Station.(Saturday Independent)