The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended Jonah Onah, a suspected armed robber who was terrorising the Olomore area of Abeokuta North Local Government Area.
Omolola Odutola, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this to PUNCH Online in a phone conversation on Thursday.
According to Odutola, the suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence that led to a raid on a criminal hideout in the vicinity.
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She said, “The Divisional Police Officer of the Lafenwa Division successfully apprehended a notorious criminal, Jonah Onah, on October 23, 2024, at 9:50 PM during a raid operation based on reliable intelligence.
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“Onah was apprehended at Olomore, an area known for criminal activities. He is believed to be part of a criminal group specializing in offences such as theft and pickpocketing.”
She further stated that during the arrest, exhibits such as a decoy gun and a jackknife were recovered from the suspect.
The PPRO also mentioned that they were working to capture more robbery syndicate members.
“The police recovered a decoy gun and a jackknife from him.
“Ongoing discreet investigations aim to apprehend other members of this syndicate,” Odutola concluded.
