Ondo State Police Command arrests two armed robbery suspects and recovered a locally fabricated revolver alongside multiple criminal exhibits during an intelligence-led operation in Akure, authorities announced on Friday.

Operatives from the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit spearheaded the breakthrough after surveilling criminal syndicates operating across the Ondo State capital.

State Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the development in an official security statement released to news correspondents in Akure.

Jimoh identified the apprehended suspects as 35-year-old Isreal Abakah and 37-year-old Emmanuel Gbene, both alleged members of a syndicate targeting commercial neighborhoods.

The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspects were rounded up at different locations within the Akure metropolis following actionable field intelligence.

Ondo State Police Command Arrests Two Armed Robbery Suspects in Olufoam Raid

Preliminary investigations revealed that the syndicate had been terrorizing residents of Akure and bordering suburban communities through armed housebreaking and highway robbery.

Acting on credible intelligence, tactical operatives stormed the gang’s operational hideout situated within the Olufoam area of the metropolis.

During the search, officers recovered a locally made revolver designed to discharge four rounds of live ammunition.

In addition to the firearm, the police team retrieved a laptop computer, motorcycle side mirrors, a vehicle registration plate, and assorted criminal charms.

Investigators stated that the suspects have confessed to their participation in several armed robberies carried out across the state capital.

“Their alleged confessions and the recovered exhibits are currently being subjected to further investigation to establish the full extent of their criminal activities and diligent prosecution,” Jimoh stated.

According to updates monitored via Punch, detectives have intensified operations to locate and apprehend remaining members of the criminal cell.

Statewide Crackdown on Armed Gangs and Community Vigilance

The investigation is seeking to document affected victims across the state, track additional stolen property, and determine whether the gang played a role in unresolved robbery complaints.

The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, commended the operational officers for displaying discipline, professionalism, and a swift response to intelligence.

CP Ohagwu reiterated the command’s determination to dismantle active criminal rings and guarantee that suspects facing felony charges are prosecuted according to statutory laws.

The police chief advised citizens to remain watchful and report any unusual human activity or suspicious gatherings to the nearest division without delay.

He noted that dependable, time-sensitive community intelligence remains central to contemporary policing, crime deterrence, and rapid crisis intervention.

The Ondo State Police Command has reaffirmed its readiness to sustain tactical patrols and preemptive raids across flashpoints to ensure peace throughout the state.