The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the attack on members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) at Ogbese in Ondo State. The attack occurred on February 23, while the students were traveling to Abuja for their annual convention.
According to CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, the command received a distress call from one of the NANS members, reporting an unprovoked attack by some youths in the Ogbese area. The police swiftly moved to the scene, restored calm, and ensured the safety of the victims.
Odunlami stated that intelligence gathered revealed that this was not the first time NANS members had been targeted in the same community. Through intelligence-led policing, the special squad of the command successfully arrested three suspects linked to the incident.
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Wilfred Afolabi, has reassured NANS members of a thorough investigation to uncover the full details behind the attack and to bring all those involved to justice. The CP also reaffirmed the commitment of the command to ensure the safety of all residents and travelers passing through the state.
The three suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The Police Command in Ondo State urges the public to remain law-abiding and to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.
The NANS team, led by Comrade Owolewa Taiwo, Zonal Coordinator, South-West, expressed appreciation to the CP for the swift intervention and the command’s efforts in maintaining security across the state. Taiwo further pledged NANS’ support in collaborating with the police to combat crime and criminality in Ondo State.
