Police nabs AK 47 bearing herds-boy in Ogun

Operatives of Ogun state Police Command have apprehended a herdsman who simply identified himself as Mohammed, with one AK 47 rifle.

The suspect was arrested following an information received by the Divisional Police Office of 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 rifle.

Upon the information, the DPO quickly mobilized his men, other stakeholders like the hunters, Vigilante men, and other 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 rifle, and he was promptly arrested.

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The arrested armed boy is strongly suspected to be a member of kidnap syndicates who have been terrorizing the area for quite some time now.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the 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.