By Olamide FAKEYE
Nigeria – Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspected armed robber during a stop-and-search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke Road.
Confirming the arrest, Ogun Police spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola stated that, the suspect, Imole Ajayi, a 27-year-old male from Area 5 Iperin Opic Estate, attempted to hide a bag while riding his motorcycle and pretended not to know its contents.
Police, she said, suspect that he may be involved in the activities of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for stranded vehicles on the highway, targeting both commercial and private car owners in distress.
“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’s presence in his possession.
“He further claimed that a person named Samson, also known as Samora, from Omilende, had given him the bag and asserted that it belonged to Samson. Law enforcement is currently working to locate this individual.
“The case is set to be referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation”, Odutola disclosed.
Odutola advised the commercial motorcycle riders to be vigilant and security conscious always.
