The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of four suspected robbers and the recovery of a motorcycle allegedly stolen during a violent attack on two commuters along the Ali Weree Camp area of Ifelodun Local Government Area.
The Command's Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, explaining that the incident occurred on June 4, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m. The victims were said to have been travelling home from a market when they were accosted by a group of armed assailants.
According to the police spokesperson, the attackers, who were reportedly armed with cutlasses and sticks, assaulted the two commuters and inflicted various injuries on them before making away with their motorcycle.
Following a report of the incident, police operatives immediately commenced a coordinated operation in conjunction with personnel of the National Forest Security Service. The operation resulted in the successful recovery of the stolen motorcycle and the arrest of four suspects identified as Umaru Haruna, Habibu Kale, Kire Yelwa and Iliyasu Gambo.
Police preliminary findings indicated that the four suspects allegedly worked together in carrying out the robbery operation.
Further investigation by security operatives also uncovered the alleged involvement of another suspect identified only as Sumo. He is believed to be the leader of the criminal gang and is currently on the run.
Ejire-Adeyemi stated that security agencies have stepped up tactical operations and intelligence-gathering efforts aimed at tracking down the fleeing suspect and recovering any weapons believed to be in his possession.
Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, praised officers involved in the operation as well as personnel of the National Forest Security Service for their prompt response and effective collaboration, which contributed to the success of the mission.
"The successful recovery of the stolen motorcycle and arrest of the suspects reflects the operational directives and crime-fighting vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening intelligence-led policing and enhancing public safety across the country," he said.
The Police Command assured members of the public that the arrested suspects would be prosecuted upon the completion of investigations. It also reiterated that efforts remain ongoing to apprehend the fleeing gang leader and bring all individuals connected to the crime to justice.
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