Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate in Akure, the state capital.

The suspects, identified as Isreal Abakah, 35, and Emmanuel Gbene, 37, were arrested at different locations within the Akure metropolis by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) following intelligence-led operations.

Revolver Recovered From Suspected Hideout

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, operatives subsequently raided a suspected hideout in the Olufoam area of Akure.

During the operation, police recovered a locally made revolver capable of holding four rounds of ammunition.

Other items recovered included suspected criminal charms, a laptop, motorcycle mirrors and a number plate.

Police Say Suspects Confessed

The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the two suspects were allegedly members of a robbery syndicate suspected of operating in Akure and surrounding communities.

According to the command, the suspects also allegedly confessed to participating in several armed robbery operations in the area.

The police said the alleged confessions and recovered exhibits are being subjected to further investigation to establish the extent of the suspects’ alleged activities and support their prosecution.

Others Still at Large

The Ondo State Police Command said efforts had been intensified to arrest other alleged members of the syndicate who remain at large.

Investigators are also working to determine whether the suspects may be connected to other reported robbery cases and to recover additional exhibits.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, commended the VCRU operatives for what he described as a professional response to credible intelligence.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements or activities to the police.

The suspects have not been convicted, and the allegations against them remain subject to investigation and prosecution.