A 27-year-old suspected armed robber identified as Imole Ajayi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police.
The suspect who was reported riding his motorcycle, was arrested during a stop and search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road, on Thursday.
His arrest was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola and made available to DAILY POST on Friday.
Odutola stated that upon searching his bag, a single-barrel shotgun along with three live cartridges was found.
She said Ajayi was suspected of being involved in the activities of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for stranded vehicles on the highway.
Part of the statement reads: “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 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”
According to the statement, the suspect on interrogation confessed that the bag belonged and was given to him by one Samson, also known as Samora.
Odutola noted that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta for further investigation as the officers are currently working to locate the said Samson.