Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested 13 individuals linked to a recent violent incident in Idanre town.
According to the state police spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, the attack, which occurred on February 18, resulted in the deaths of two people.
Jimoh added that three others were injured, and several properties were damaged during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in the town.
“Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Idanre Division executed coordinated operations at strategic locations, culminating in the arrest of the following suspects: Adewusi, Dele, Akinkurole, Victor, Abbas, Michael, Jolojolo, Ifedayo, Olamilekan, Emmanuel, Sunday, Michael, and Monday.”
He said that the arrests followed a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation ordered by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal.
According to him, the suspects have made useful statements that are aiding ongoing investigations.