‎Police kill robbery suspect, rescue abducted farmer in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crime, killing a suspected robber during a foiled attack in Iseyin and rescuing an abducted farmer in the Irawo area of the state.
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‎The command said one robbery suspect was killed while two others were arrested during an attempted robbery operation along Saki Road in Iseyin.
‎According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. after security operatives received intelligence reports about armed men attacking a residence that had previously been targeted earlier this year.
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‎Ayanlade disclosed that detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where about five armed suspects were said to have invaded the house.
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‎“The resident security guard engaged the attackers in a gun duel, leading to the killing of one suspect and the arrest of two others, while other gang members escaped with suspected gunshot injuries,” he said.
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‎Items recovered from the suspects included a locally fabricated gun, one expended cartridge, one live cartridge, five mobile phones, two power banks, and cash suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities.
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‎In a separate operation, the police also rescued a farmer who had been abducted in the Irawo area and arrested four suspected kidnappers linked to the crime.
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‎The police spokesperson said the rescue operation followed intelligence-led investigations by operatives of the command, leading to the safe release of the victim and the apprehension of the suspects.
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‎The command reiterated its commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state and urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible information.
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