Police Arrest Two Suspects For Armed R0bbery Att∆ck At Ekiti University Student Hostels
Police Arrest Two Suspects For Armed Robbery Attack At Ekiti University Student Hostels
He explained that the operatives acted swiftly on the intelligence, tracking the suspects to their hideout shortly after the incident.
Alate-night robbery at student hostels near Ekiti State University has drawn police action, resulting in arrests and a widening manhunt for fleeing suspects, authorities in Ekiti State have confirmed.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday in the Iworoko area of Ado Ekiti, saw armed suspects invade off-campus hostels and dispossess students of personal belongings, heightening concerns over security around student communities.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Command, Sunday Abutu, disclosed that the attack was reported at about 2:30 a.m., prompting an immediate response from officers attached to the Iworoko Police Division.
Detailing the sequence of events, Abutu stated, “At about 2.30 am on Saturday, a distress call was received from students’ hostels, off campus, Iworoko, that some suspected robbers broke into their hostels, forcibly collected their phones and made away with them.”
He explained that the operatives acted swiftly on the intelligence, tracking the suspects to their hideout shortly after the incident.
“Upon receipt of the information, Police operatives from Iworoko Division swung into action, trailed the culprits to their hideouts and arrested two, while others escaped,” he added.
According to the police, the operation led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Abdulraman Abdulmumini, 26, and Abdulsalam Oseni, 31. Items recovered from them include “one unregistered Bajaj Motorcycle used in perpetrating the act, two stolen phones, two stolen MP Digital Radio, stolen shoes and clothes”, among others.
Providing further insight into the investigation, Abutu revealed that the suspects have already made useful disclosures.
“During interrogation, the two suspects arrested, one Abdulraman Abdulmumini, 26 years old and Abdulsalam Oseni, 31 years old, confessed to the commission of the crime and mentioned other gang members who are currently at large.”
He added that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang and recover additional stolen property. “Investigation is underway, and the arrested suspects are helping with necessary information that will aid the process for the possible arrest of the fleeing suspects as well as the recovery of other stolen items.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Michael Falade, called for increased collaboration between residents and law enforcement agencies.
He urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information that could aid in tackling criminal activities and improving security across the state.
The latest incident underscores ongoing security concerns in student-populated areas, even as police authorities insist that proactive measures and community cooperation remain critical in curbing such crimes.
