By Aliyu Adam
The Kwara multipleState Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in their ongoing operations against crime, including the interception of ammunition concealed in a bag of garri and the arrest of several suspects across the state.
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While speaking with journalists on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed that attributing the successes to intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies.
He said one of the operations was carried out on April 10 along Ajase-Ipo Road, where operatives intercepted an unregistered Toyota Previa vehicle entering the state from Kogi State. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 98 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri.
According to him, the concealment was a deliberate attempt to evade detection. He added that some suspects have been linked to the operation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend others still at large.
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In a separate development, the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with a shop-breaking incident in the Odota area of Ilorin, where goods worth about ₦2.5 million were reportedly stolen. Some of the stolen items have been recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
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Similarly, police operatives arrested two suspects in the Ganmo area following a distress call. A locally fabricated firearm and a live cartridge were recovered during the operation
The command also disclosed that a 29-year-old suspect was intercepted during a routine patrol along the Oro-Ago axis. Items recovered from him include mobile phones, phone chargers, a POS machine, and other personal effects. He is currently under investigation.
In another case, the police confirmed the arrest of a suspect in Kaiama over unlawful possession of human remains. The matter has been charged to court in accordance with relevant laws.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to public safety, the Commissioner said the police would intensify efforts to prevent and respond to crime across the state.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information, stressing that security is a collective responsibility.
The Kwara State Police Command says it has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing operations against crime, including the interception of ammunition concealed in a bag of garri and the arrest of several suspects across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Ilorin on Friday, attributing the successes to intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies. Africans & Diaspora
He said one of the operations took place on April 10 along Ajase-Ipo Road, where operatives intercepted an unregistered Toyota Previa vehicle entering the state from Kogi. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 98 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri.
According to him, the concealment appeared to be an attempt to evade detection, adding that some suspects have been linked to the operation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend others.
In a separate development, the police also confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with a shop-breaking incident in the Odota area of Ilorin, where goods worth about N2.5 million were reported stolen. Items linked to the case were recovered, and investigations are ongoing.
Similarly, police operatives arrested two suspects in Ganmo area following a distress call, recovering a locally fabricated firearm and a live cartridge during the operation.
The command also said a 29-year-old suspect was intercepted during a routine patrol along the Oroago axis. Items recovered from him included mobile phones, phone chargers, a POS machine and other personal effects. He is currently under investigation.
In another case, the police confirmed the arrest of a suspect in Kaiama over unlawful possession of human remains. The matter has been charged to court in line with relevant laws.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to public safety, the Commissioner said the police would continue efforts to prevent and respond to crime across the state. Vehicles
He urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information, noting that security is a collective responsibility.
