Police arrest 286 criminal suspects in Ondo, recover 75 exhibits
Naija News • 2d ago
The Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command, says it arrested 286 suspects for various criminal offences across the state between January and March 2026.
The command also disclosed that 75 exhibits were recovered from the suspects within the period under review.
The suspects were allegedly involved in crimes including kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, rape, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Lawal, disclosed this on Friday at the command’s headquarters in Akure, the state capital.
According to the police boss, the arrests were achieved through intelligence-led operations, sustained patrols, coordinated tactical deployments and strong community collaboration across the state.
He said, “From January 1 to date, the command has ar...