The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a major breakthrough in its continuous efforts to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard lives and property across the State.
A petition was received from Wole Akindiose & Co Chambers, Akure, on behalf of farmers operating at Compartment 14A02, Kabiyesi Camp, Laosu axis, alleging cases of armed robbery, forcible entry, and illegal possession of firearms, perpetrated by one Dotun Olatunji, popularly known as Ajekurin, and others suspected to be part of a coordinated criminal syndicate.
Acting swiftly on the petition, operatives from the Monitoring Unit, under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, moved to the location on the 19th of July, 2025.
The operation led to the arrest of Dotun Olatunji and five other suspects:
Olatunji Folajimi ‘m’
Akinlolu Dotun ‘m’
Lucky Michael ‘m’
Mohammed Tairu ‘m’
Ali Salisu ‘m’
Items recovered from the suspects include:
One Jojeff pump-action gun with breech No. 17247 and sixteen (16) live cartridges
One locally made barrel gun
One short battle axe
One unregistered blue-colour motorcycle
Seven (7) cutlasses
Two head-torch lights
Three (3) sharpening files
One ice-smoking bottle (commonly linked to illicit drug use)
This successful operation is a direct reflection of the Command’s commitment to the vision and mission of the Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D NPM, which promotes a people-centered policing system that is accountable, transparent, professional, and compliant with the rule of law.
Under the proactive leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Lawal Adebowale, psc(+), mnips, the Command continues to key into this vision by adopting intelligence-led strategies and ensuring that criminal syndicates and threats to public safety are identified, investigated, and prosecuted accordingly.
Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.
The Ondo State Police Command reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and will continue to collaborate with communities and other security agencies to ensure a safer and more secure environment for all.
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E- Signed
DSP AYANLADE OLAYINKA OLUSHOLA
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
Ondo State Police Command
For: – Commissioner of Police, Ondo State.
