Ekiti State Police Command says it has recovered the three vehicles and two motorcycles used by the Armed Robbers that invaded Ikere, killing three people during banks robbery in the town.
In a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, the command is on the trail of the fleeing suspects who abandoned the vehicles after a hot chase by men of the command.
Read the statement below:
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP OGUNDARE DARE, today visited the scene of armed robbery incident at Ikere-Ekiti for an on-the-spot assessment.
The Commissioner, who expressed his displeasure over the ugly incident, directed the Ikere Area Commander and all the Tactical Teams within the Command to ensure the perpetrators are trailed, arrested and brought to book.
While commiserating with the family members of those who were fatally affected and wishing those currently receiving treatment in the hospital a quick recovery, the Commissioner calls for calm and implores everyone to go about their lawful businesses as the Command will not rest until the hoodlums are made to face the full wrath of the law.
Meanwhile, the Command’s tactical squads as well as the military who were deployed to the scene immediately information was received, engaged the hoodlums who abandoned the three vehicles and two motorcycles they used for the operation and escaped into the bush. The vehicles and motorcycles were recovered to the station.
The Commissioner enjoins anyone with useful information concerning the identities and/or whereabouts of armed hoodlums to contact following GSM numbers:
√ 08062335577
√ 07031620186
√ 08033470524
√ 07032152150
√ 09064050086
DSP ABUTU SUNDAY
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
EKITI STATE COMMAND
