The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who have been terrorizing residents of Akure in recent months.
The suspects, identified as Amubieya Emmanuel ‘n’ age 26 years old and Ogunmola Akintola ‘m’ age 26 years were apprehended on 25th February 2025 by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in Ondo Town.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects have been actively involved in series of robbery incidents in Akure since August 2024.
Their modus operandi was targeting ladies, they pick their victims at night (around 10:00 PM) using a Toyota Camry, drive them to remote areas within Akure, rob them of their mobile phones, compelling them to transfer money from their bank accounts at gunpoint (though the gun used was later discovered to be a toy gun)
The following items were recovered from the suspects:
Toyota Camry used in the operations,Knife,Iron rod and a Toy gun
The suspects, who had been on the Command’s watchlist, have confessed to the crime and investigations are ongoing to apprehend any other accomplice(s)
The Ondo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.
