One of the suspected arrmed robber
terrorising residents of Apete in Ibadan has been arrested by Oyo State Police Command on Friday
Several Cases of armed robbery have been rampant in Apete and other part of Ibadan in recent times
Police Spokesman, Adewale Osifeso in a statement said that the suspect, Adenipekun Opeyemi was arrested on Sunday, 13th june
Osifeso noted that Opeyemi, a 22-year-old, connivance with his accomplice still at large.
He said that the suspect allegedly attacked and forcefully dispossessed occupants of God’s Gift Hostel, Papa/ Morubo area of Apete in Ido Local government area.
He said that the suspect allegedly attacked and forcefully dispossessed occupants of God’s Gift Hostel, Papa/ Morubo area of Apete in Ido Local government area.
He further stated that the suspect committed the offense on Thursday 10th June, 2021 at about 0145hrs.
Items recovered from the suspect included two cutlasses, an iron used as a gun, cash sum of One hundred and ninety-four thousand naira, one Infinix mobile phone and one small Itel mobile phone.
Others are; eight wrist watches, one small white touch light, two MP3 Players, one power bank, one small purse, one ear pod with Bluetooth, One wristband, two cross bags, three Rings, a bunch of keys and two school bags.
Osifeso while speaking further urged residents of the State to supply credible information to the police
but
“In cases of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614
