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13 Suspects In Custody: Kwara Police Make Strides In Olukoro Of Koro-Ekiti’s Murder Case
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent update, the Kwara State Police Command has officially reported the successful rescue of Olori Iyabo Aremu, the wife of the late Olukoro of Koro-Ekiti, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, along with her maid Feranmi.
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The duo was kidnapped following the tragic assassination of the monarch in his palace on February 1, 2024.
The Kwara State Police Command issued a comprehensive statement regarding the progress in the investigation, which stated, “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to update the good people of Kwara on the case of assassination of the Olukoro of Koro Kingdom, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, who was gruesomely murdered in his palace on February 1, 2024.”
“In the course of investigation, the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, approved the deployment of a police chopper for aerial surveillance. This is to help comb the forest/boundary between Kwara and Ekiti states.”
“A joint operation comprising the police, military, DSS, vigilante/hunters who tirelessly combed the forest yielded positive results. This operation led to the successful rescue of the wife to the late monarch and one other at about 22:30hours of 05/02/24. The rescued kidnap victims have been re-united with their families, hale and hearty.”
“These suspects are undergoing vigorous interrogation with a view to aiding the arrest of members of the gang at large.”
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, remains resolute, maintaining his stand that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full wrath of the law. He further urges the public to be calm and security conscious as they go about their daily activities without fear or anxiety.”
This statement underscores the importance of the ongoing efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and the commitment of law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of the community.
Furthermore, the statement disclosed that 13 male suspects were apprehended during the operation and are currently undergoing rigorous interrogation.
The goal is to extract valuable information that could lead to the arrest of other members of the criminal gang still at large.
Despite this significant breakthrough, Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya remains resolute in ensuring that those responsible for the reprehensible act face the full force of the law.
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He encourages the public to remain calm and vigilant in their daily activities, assuring them of ongoing efforts to maintain security and combat criminal activities in the region.
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