Police officers in Ogun state have apprehended to armed robbers after they ambushed and attacked two policewomen around Iyana-Ilogbo; a popular area in the state.
The two suspected criminals had initially brandished a locally-made pistol in order to scare the female police officers and rob them of their valuables. However, things turned around soon as the women were brave enough to disarm their attackers
While addressing the issue before newsmen, police spokesperson in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi stated, “After collecting their bags and phones, the suspects were about to mount their motorcycle when the two officers engaged them in a fight and raised the alarm. Sensing danger, the suspects fled but were chased by the policewomen, assisted by passersby. The suspects attempted to snatch another motorcycle when they realized that they were about to be caught, but were arrested there.
“A mob soon made to lynch them, but the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Sango, Oyedele Nasirudeen, a Chief Superintendent (CSP), who was earlier contacted, arrived on the scene with a patrol team and rescued the suspects. A locally-made pistol, an expended cartridge, and a motorcycle were recovered from them. Police Commissioner Ahmed Illiyasu has ordered the transfer of the case to the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) for discreet investigation.”
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