The Oyo State Police Command on Saturday announced the arrest of five suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other criminal charms at Gbeku Area, Olodo, in Egbeda Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects, all males, include Ahmed Nafiu, 43; Olukunmi Olaniyi, 36; Femi Odeyinde, 53; Jelili Akinade, 50; and Muhideen Adio, 27.
Recovered exhibits include one pump-action gun, one single-barrel cut-to-size gun, eight live cartridges, one native bullet-proof vest, two bottles of suspected charm-induced syrup, assorted charms, and other incriminating items.
This was contained in a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan.
The PUNCH reports that four suspected armed robbers cum cultists were also arrested with a locally made pistol at their hideout in Soka, Oluyole Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday, June 10.
