How we arrested three interstate robbers in Ondo — CP Ohagwu

The Ondo State Police Command, on Monday, said it had arrested three suspected members of a notorious interstate armed robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of armed robbery operations across Ondo and Lagos States.

Felix Ohagwu, the State Commissioner of Police, who disclosed at a press briefing in Akure, said the arrest was made in connection with an armed robbery case reported on June 14, 2026, at Ita-Ogbolu in Akure North Local Government Area.

Ohagwu named the suspects as Promise Daniel, 34; Ifeanyi Umahi, 29; and Adaramoye Abayomi, 37.

He explained that the suspects were nabbed on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following a painstaking intelligence-led operation by operatives of the command.

“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, the operatives intercepted the suspects while they were travelling in a Mercedes-Benz ML 350 SUV (ash colour).

“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of the following exhibits: one AK-47 rifle; one magazine loaded with 18 rounds of live ammunition; one English-made Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition; one UTC axe; and one iron cutter.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate that has been on the Command’s watchlist for alleged involvement in violent robberies across Ondo State.

“During interrogation, the suspects made useful confessional statements regarding the ownership of the recovered weapons and other criminal activities.

“The information provided is currently assisting investigators in tracking down other fleeing members of the gang and uncovering the full extent of their operations,” the commissioner of police disclosed.