POLICE ARREST ROBBERS WHO ATTACKED AND KILLED FILLING STATION ATTENDANT

Ondo State Police Command have come out to say that two out of the four robbers, Emmanuel James, (20 years) and Wisdom Richard (24years), who attacked and killed a filling station attendant in Alagbaka axis of Akure have been arrested.

Spokesperson of Ondo State Police Command, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro disclosed that they were arrested, following a hot chase by the Police, which led to a gun duel with the criminals at the back of Adegbemile Cultural Center in Alagbaka area of Akure.

He said the items recovered from the suspects include: a Markarof Pistol with 24 rounds of ammunition, one locally-made pistol and eight rounds of cartridges, one expended cartridge, an Infinix phone and some charms.

The PPRO added that the two suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation, noting that investigations were still ongoing, assuring that the Police would apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.