Operatives of Ogun state police command have arrested a herdsman who simply identified himself as Mohammed, for bearing one AK 47 riffle.
According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested following an information received by the DPO Imeko divisional headquarters, that two young Fulani boys were sighted at CAC Oha forest Iwoye Ketu in Imeko Afon local government area with Ak 47 riffle.
Mr Oyeyemi said upon the information, the Dpo mobilized his men, other stakeholders like the hunters, Vigilante men, so safe corps and stormed the said forest. After hours of combing the forest, one Mohammed was seen hiding in the bush with one AK 47 riffle, and he was arrested.
The statement added that the arrested armed boy is strongly suspected to be member of kidnap syndicates who have been terrorizing the area for quite some time now.
Mr Oyeyemi said the Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.
He also directed that the entire forest be properly combed with the view to apprehend other members of his gang.
