NSCDC APPREHENDS 24 CRIME SUSPECTS IN EDO

Ayinla explained that out of the figure, nine were suspected herdsmen, arrested by an officer of the command, in collaboration with the local vigilance group, in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.

He said that the suspects were arrested while in possession of three single barrel guns and other dangerous weapons at Oloma and Okpe villages in the locality, stating that the suspects had been handed over to the relevant authorities.

The commandant said that two suspects were also arrested while in possession of suspected illegally-refined product (DPK), being conveyed to an unknown destination in 50 25-litre containers.

He noted that two suspects were arrested in connection with alleged robbery; five for suspected cultism; and six for the vandalism of public power supply cables.

The NSCDC boss  said investigation was ongoing and when completed, the suspects would either be handed to the relevant authorities or be prosecuted.