By Bukola Olamona

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers said to have been terrorising residents of Akure for months.

The suspects, identified as Amubieya Emmanuel and Ogunmola Akintola, both aged 26, were nabbed by the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in Ondo Town on February 25, 2025.

Findings by the police revealed that the duo had been involved in a series of robbery incidents in the state capital since August 2024.

Their modus operandi involved luring unsuspecting female victims at night, picking them up in a Toyota Camry around 10 p.m., and driving them to isolated locations where they were dispossessed of their mobile phones and forced to transfer money at gunpoint.

However, police later discovered that the weapon used in their operations was a mere toy gun.

Items recovered from the suspects included a Toyota Camry, a knife, an iron rod, and the toy gun.

The duo, who had long been on the police watchlist, reportedly confessed to the crime.

Meanwhile, the Ondo State Police Command has assured residents of its commitment to ensuring their safety, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies.