Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a suspected member of the Aiye confraternity, Idris Obarayi, 30, and recovered a in the neighborhood made pistol and are living cartridge.
The arrest got here hours after gunshots and screams had been reported in Oke In the past-Owu space of Abeokuta on Tuesday.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated SWAT operatives replied to a misery name at about 2:30 a.m. and upon the guidelines, mobilized to the site
He disclosed that Obarayi used to be later tracked to his hideout at Ita Ogboni, Igbole, and arrested at about 5:45 p.m. identical day.
On interrogation, he used to be stated to have allegedly confessed to being an Aiye member and proudly owning the recovered firearm.
“Initial investigations point out that the suspect allegedly admitted to club of the Aiye confraternity and claimed possession of the recovered pieces. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the rest suspects and identify the entire cases of the incident,” Babaseyi added.
He quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni as commending the SWAT operatives for his or her urged reaction and efficient follow-up, reaffirming the Command’s dedication to proactive policing and the swift apprehension of legal suspects.