Police arrest 31-yr-old gunman at Ogun gov’s inauguration

The police in Ogun State on Friday confirmed the arrest of 31-year old Oluwaseun Fakoyejo at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, venue of the inauguration of Ogun State Governor Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday May 29.

The arrest of the suspect followed  intelligence  received by the police command that some hoodlums were at the stadium to ferment trouble which made the Police to be more vigilant during the ceremony.

Spokesman of the State Police Command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said the suspect was arrested in the wake of attacks unleashed on people at the stadium shortly after the new governor and dignitaries departed the stadium.

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Other suspected miscreants were said to have fled while one locally made single barrel pistol and four live cartridges were recovered from the suspect.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bashir Makama has ordered a thorough investigation of the suspect, in order to apprehend  his fleeing accomplices.’’