The Ondo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on some media platforms alleging that four suspected bandits were arrested at the Akure Airport, describing the claims as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the Command said no such incident occurred at the airport and there was no security breach at the facility.
The police, however, clarified that operatives of the command arrested two suspected kidnap logistics suppliers around the Eleyewo area of Akure following credible intelligence from a concerned citizen.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out after a tip-off on the activities of suspected kidnappers in the area, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
The Command disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that the arrested persons were allegedly involved in supplying logistics for kidnap operations within the state.
It added that the suspects had made useful confessional statements which were already assisting ongoing investigations and efforts to track down other members of the criminal network.
The police therefore urged members of the public to disregard reports claiming that bandits were arrested at the Akure Airport, stressing that such reports were inaccurate, capable of causing unnecessary panic, and should not be taken seriously.
The statement further reassured residents that security around critical infrastructure in the state, including the Akure Airport, remained intact and uncompromised.
The Commissioner of Police, according to the statement, appreciated the vigilance and cooperation of residents and reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across Ondo State.
The police also encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies to aid efforts at combating crime in the state.
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