The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the alleged attempted of a woman in Akure, the state capital.
DSP Jimoh Kazeem, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, that the suspects were apprehended following a distress call from a woman identified as Fasuru, a resident of the Oke Ijebu area.
Police operatives from the Ijapo Divisional Police Headquarters reportedly responded swiftly and found the two men, identified as Sodiq and Emmanuel, allegedly ing the woman. Further investigation revealed that the suspects had assaulted Fasuru until she lost consciousness.
The police intervened, rescued the victim, and rushed her to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. The suspects are now in police custody for interrogation, while the matter has been handed over to the Command Monitoring Unit for detailed investigation and prosecution.
Ondo State Police Commissioner, Adebowale Lawal, warned residents against involvement in violent acts, emphasizing that such offences carry serious consequences. He assured the public of the command’s readiness to address complaints promptly and reiterated the commitment to ensuring justice.
The police chief also urged residents to remain law-abiding and provide timely and credible information to help prevent crime and protect lives and property across the state.
Do you think the police in Ondo are doing enough to combat crime in Akure? I have my doubts.
Do you think the police acted too quickly or not quickly enough in this case? Lets discuss!
These criminals need to face the full force of the law! No leniency for attempted . Justice must prevail.
I think the police need to investigate more before arresting people. Lets not jump to conclusions too quickly.
Do you think the police acted too quickly in arresting the men for attempted ? Maybe theres more to the story.
Do you think the police acted too quickly in arresting the two men for attempted ? Was there enough evidence? 🤔
Do we even know the full story here? Maybe theres more to it than meets the eye. Lets not jump to conclusions.
I wonder if the police acted too quickly. What if theres more to the story? Just a thought.
Do you think the police acted too harshly in this case? Or do you believe they were justified in making the arrests?
Do you think the police in Ondo are doing a good job or should they be more proactive in preventing crimes like this?