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Police Arrest 13, Recover Arms, Ammunition, Criminal Charms in Kwara

Written by Yusuf Zubairu

 

Kwara State Police command has arrested thirteen suspected criminals and recovered arms and ammunition.

Parading the suspects ,the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Victor Olaiya said the command had also recovered criminals charms and armour cable from the suspects.

He said the suspects were arrested in different parts of the state.

Mr Olaiya explained that eight of the suspects were arrested over alleged cultism, while the remaining five were apprehended for the case of kidnapping.

He said the command would ensure all the suspects were thoroughly investigated and charge to court in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The Commissioner who noted the cases at hand, highlighted the serious challenges being faces and the significant progress made to apprehend the criminals.

He maintained that officers and men of the command would continue to discharge their duties in line with international best practices.

Mr Olaiya said the command would remain committed to the maintenance of law and order at all times.

He appealed to the general public to support the command with information to enable it discharge it’s duties as expected.

COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU